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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.44, 23,021.52 and 4,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.44, 23,021.52 and 4,957 is: 7,437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.44 : 23,021.52 = 4,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.44/23,021.52 = 4,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.44x = 23,021.52 × 4,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.44x = 114,117,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,117,674.64/15,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.07

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