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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.91, 23,201.66 and 3,781.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.91, 23,201.66 and 3,781.23 is: 5,671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.91 : 23,201.66 = 3,781.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.91/23,201.66 = 3,781.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.91x = 23,201.66 × 3,781.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.91x = 87,730,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,730,812.84/15,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.79

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