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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.08, 23,020.98 and 5,483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.08, 23,020.98 and 5,483.14 is: 8,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.08 : 23,020.98 = 5,483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.08/23,020.98 = 5,483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.08x = 23,020.98 × 5,483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.08x = 126,227,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,227,256.28/15,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.45

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