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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.62, 23,190.58 and 3,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.62, 23,190.58 and 3,773.80 is: 5,660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.62 : 23,190.58 = 3,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.62/23,190.58 = 3,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.62x = 23,190.58 × 3,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.62x = 87,516,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,516,610.80/15,460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.61

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