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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.47, 23,015.76 and 5,483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.47, 23,015.76 and 5,483.26 is: 8,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.47 : 23,015.76 = 5,483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.47/23,015.76 = 5,483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.47x = 23,015.76 × 5,483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.47x = 126,201,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,201,396.18/15,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.55

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