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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.99, 23,203.44 and 3,782.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.99, 23,203.44 and 3,782.21 is: 5,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.99 : 23,203.44 = 3,782.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.99/23,203.44 = 3,782.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.99x = 23,203.44 × 3,782.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.99x = 87,760,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,760,166.79/15,468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.30

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