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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.13, 23,214.30 and 3,789.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.13, 23,214.30 and 3,789.35 is: 5,684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.13 : 23,214.30 = 3,789.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.13/23,214.30 = 3,789.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.13x = 23,214.30 × 3,789.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.13x = 87,967,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,967,064.48/15,476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.05

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