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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.76, 23,184.84 and 3,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.76, 23,184.84 and 3,770.08 is: 5,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.76 : 23,184.84 = 3,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.76/23,184.84 = 3,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.76x = 23,184.84 × 3,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.76x = 87,408,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,408,701.59/15,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.05

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