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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.26, 23,193.40 and 3,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.26, 23,193.40 and 3,775.40 is: 5,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.26 : 23,193.40 = 3,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.26/23,193.40 = 3,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.26x = 23,193.40 × 3,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.26x = 87,564,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,564,362.36/15,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.10

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