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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.72, 23,008.59 and 4,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.72, 23,008.59 and 4,244.48 is: 6,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.72 : 23,008.59 = 4,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.72/23,008.59 = 4,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.72x = 23,008.59 × 4,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.72x = 97,659,369.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,659,369.12/15,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.85

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