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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.68, 23,210.99 and 3,786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.68, 23,210.99 and 3,786.92 is: 5,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.68 : 23,210.99 = 3,786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.68/23,210.99 = 3,786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.68x = 23,210.99 × 3,786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.68x = 87,898,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,898,162.25/15,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.50

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