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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.08, 23,190.18 and 3,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.08, 23,190.18 and 3,773.30 is: 5,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.08 : 23,190.18 = 3,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.08/23,190.18 = 3,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.08x = 23,190.18 × 3,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.08x = 87,503,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,503,564.17/15,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.97

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