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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.66, 23,199.79 and 3,779.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.66, 23,199.79 and 3,779.98 is: 5,669.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.66 : 23,199.79 = 3,779.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.66/23,199.79 = 3,779.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.66x = 23,199.79 × 3,779.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.66x = 87,694,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,694,732.75/15,466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.92

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