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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.08, 23,007.20 and 4,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.08, 23,007.20 and 4,244.80 is: 6,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.08 : 23,007.20 = 4,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.08/23,007.20 = 4,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.08x = 23,007.20 × 4,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.08x = 97,660,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,660,962.56/15,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.22

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