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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.91, 23,008.86 and 4,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.91, 23,008.86 and 4,244.67 is: 6,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.91 : 23,008.86 = 4,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.91/23,008.86 = 4,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.91x = 23,008.86 × 4,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.91x = 97,665,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,665,017.78/15,338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.14

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