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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.68, 23,191.07 and 3,773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.68, 23,191.07 and 3,773.89 is: 5,660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.68 : 23,191.07 = 3,773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.68/23,191.07 = 3,773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.68x = 23,191.07 × 3,773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.68x = 87,520,595.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,520,595.71/15,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.85

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