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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.62, 23,202.48 and 3,781.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.62, 23,202.48 and 3,781.58 is: 5,672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.62 : 23,202.48 = 3,781.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.62/23,202.48 = 3,781.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.62x = 23,202.48 × 3,781.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.62x = 87,742,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,742,034.32/15,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.26

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