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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.30, 23,214.90 and 3,789.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.30, 23,214.90 and 3,789.51 is: 5,684.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.30 : 23,214.90 = 3,789.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.30/23,214.90 = 3,789.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.30x = 23,214.90 × 3,789.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.30x = 87,973,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,973,095.70/15,476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.38

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