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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.41, 23,199.41 and 3,779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.41, 23,199.41 and 3,779.73 is: 5,669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.41 : 23,199.41 = 3,779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.41/23,199.41 = 3,779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.41x = 23,199.41 × 3,779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.41x = 87,687,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,687,515.41/15,466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.55

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