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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.54, 23,222.30 and 3,794.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.54, 23,222.30 and 3,794.66 is: 5,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.54 : 23,222.30 = 3,794.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.54/23,222.30 = 3,794.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.54x = 23,222.30 × 3,794.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.54x = 88,120,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,120,732.92/15,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.99

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