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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.52, 23,214.96 and 3,789.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.52, 23,214.96 and 3,789.84 is: 5,684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.52 : 23,214.96 = 3,789.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.52/23,214.96 = 3,789.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.52x = 23,214.96 × 3,789.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.52x = 87,980,984.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,980,984.01/15,476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.80

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