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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.19, 23,164.28 and 5,445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.19, 23,164.28 and 5,445.71 is: 8,168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.19 : 23,164.28 = 5,445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.19/23,164.28 = 5,445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.19x = 23,164.28 × 5,445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.19x = 126,145,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,145,850.33/15,442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.91

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