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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.90, 23,014.02 and 5,484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.90, 23,014.02 and 5,484.86 is: 8,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.90 : 23,014.02 = 5,484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.90/23,014.02 = 5,484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.90x = 23,014.02 × 5,484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.90x = 126,228,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,228,677.74/15,344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.10

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