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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.03, 23,159.97 and 5,448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.03, 23,159.97 and 5,448.24 is: 8,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.03 : 23,159.97 = 5,448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.03/23,159.97 = 5,448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.03x = 23,159.97 × 5,448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.03x = 126,181,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,181,074.95/15,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.22

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