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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.55, 23,003.33 and 7,443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.55, 23,003.33 and 7,443.09 is: 11,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.55 : 23,003.33 = 7,443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.55/23,003.33 = 7,443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.55x = 23,003.33 × 7,443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.55x = 171,215,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,215,818.27/15,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.09

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