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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.16, 23,203.51 and 3,782.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.16, 23,203.51 and 3,782.48 is: 5,673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.16 : 23,203.51 = 3,782.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.16/23,203.51 = 3,782.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.16x = 23,203.51 × 3,782.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.16x = 87,766,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,766,838.83/15,469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.67

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