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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.67, 23,008.51 and 4,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.67, 23,008.51 and 4,244.43 is: 6,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.67 : 23,008.51 = 4,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.67/23,008.51 = 4,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.67x = 23,008.51 × 4,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.67x = 97,657,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,657,963.19/15,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.78

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