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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.88, 23,195.82 and 3,777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.88, 23,195.82 and 3,777.09 is: 5,665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.88 : 23,195.82 = 3,777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.88/23,195.82 = 3,777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.88x = 23,195.82 × 3,777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.88x = 87,612,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,612,699.76/15,463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.64

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