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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.26, 23,205.40 and 3,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.26, 23,205.40 and 3,783.40 is: 5,675.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.26 : 23,205.40 = 3,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.26/23,205.40 = 3,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.26x = 23,205.40 × 3,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.26x = 87,795,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,795,310.36/15,470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.10

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