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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.92, 23,008.89 and 4,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.92, 23,008.89 and 4,244.68 is: 6,367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.92 : 23,008.89 = 4,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.92/23,008.89 = 4,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.92x = 23,008.89 × 4,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.92x = 97,665,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,665,317.68/15,338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.16

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