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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.62, 23,199.48 and 3,779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.62, 23,199.48 and 3,779.58 is: 5,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.62 : 23,199.48 = 3,779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.62/23,199.48 = 3,779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.62x = 23,199.48 × 3,779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.62x = 87,684,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,684,290.62/15,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.26

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