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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.55, 23,144.43 and 7,104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.55, 23,144.43 and 7,104.07 is: 10,647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.55 : 23,144.43 = 7,104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.55/23,144.43 = 7,104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.55x = 23,144.43 × 7,104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.55x = 164,419,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,419,499.59/15,441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.87

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