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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.40, 23,611.34 and 3,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.40, 23,611.34 and 3,895.12 is: 5,842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.40 : 23,611.34 = 3,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.40/23,611.34 = 3,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.40x = 23,611.34 × 3,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.40x = 91,968,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,968,983.19/15,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.49

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