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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.65, 23,013.64 and 5,484.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.65, 23,013.64 and 5,484.61 is: 8,225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.65 : 23,013.64 = 5,484.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.65/23,013.64 = 5,484.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.65x = 23,013.64 × 5,484.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.65x = 126,220,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,220,840.08/15,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.72

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