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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.29, 23,220.43 and 3,793.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.29, 23,220.43 and 3,793.41 is: 5,690.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.29 : 23,220.43 = 3,793.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.29/23,220.43 = 3,793.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.29x = 23,220.43 × 3,793.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.29x = 88,084,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,084,611.37/15,480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.11

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