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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.09, 23,159.97 and 4,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.09, 23,159.97 and 4,348.14 is: 6,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.09 : 23,159.97 = 4,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.09/23,159.97 = 4,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.09x = 23,159.97 × 4,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.09x = 100,702,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,702,791.96/15,441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.74

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