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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.65, 23,184.98 and 3,769.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.65, 23,184.98 and 3,769.97 is: 5,654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.65 : 23,184.98 = 3,769.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.65/23,184.98 = 3,769.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.65x = 23,184.98 × 3,769.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.65x = 87,406,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,406,679.05/15,456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.96

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