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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.40, 23,214.24 and 3,789.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.40, 23,214.24 and 3,789.54 is: 5,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.40 : 23,214.24 = 3,789.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.40/23,214.24 = 3,789.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.40x = 23,214.24 × 3,789.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.40x = 87,971,291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,971,291.05/15,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.22

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