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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.52, 23,205.54 and 3,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.52, 23,205.54 and 3,783.48 is: 5,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.52 : 23,205.54 = 3,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.52/23,205.54 = 3,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.52x = 23,205.54 × 3,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.52x = 87,797,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,797,696.48/15,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.16

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