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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.33, 23,190.56 and 3,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.33, 23,190.56 and 3,773.55 is: 5,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.33 : 23,190.56 = 3,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.33/23,190.56 = 3,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.33x = 23,190.56 × 3,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.33x = 87,510,776.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,510,776.80/15,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.34

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