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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.48, 23,204.58 and 3,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.48, 23,204.58 and 3,782.80 is: 5,674.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.48 : 23,204.58 = 3,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.48/23,204.58 = 3,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.48x = 23,204.58 × 3,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.48x = 87,778,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,778,150.29/15,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.28

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