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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.68, 23,192.57 and 3,774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.68, 23,192.57 and 3,774.89 is: 5,662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.68 : 23,192.57 = 3,774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.68/23,192.57 = 3,774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.68x = 23,192.57 × 3,774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.68x = 87,549,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,549,400.57/15,461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.35

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