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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.30, 23,212.73 and 3,788.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.30, 23,212.73 and 3,788.52 is: 5,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.30 : 23,212.73 = 3,788.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.30/23,212.73 = 3,788.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.30x = 23,212.73 × 3,788.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.30x = 87,941,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,941,923.54/15,475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.73

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