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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.81, 23,214.98 and 3,790.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.81, 23,214.98 and 3,790.03 is: 5,684.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.81 : 23,214.98 = 3,790.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.81/23,214.98 = 3,790.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.81x = 23,214.98 × 3,790.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.81x = 87,985,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,985,393.66/15,476.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.98

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