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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.28, 23,202.42 and 3,781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.28, 23,202.42 and 3,781.48 is: 5,672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.28 : 23,202.42 = 3,781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.28/23,202.42 = 3,781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.28x = 23,202.42 × 3,781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.28x = 87,739,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,739,487.18/15,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.22

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