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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.09, 23,159.25 and 4,912.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.09, 23,159.25 and 4,912.13 is: 7,366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.09 : 23,159.25 = 4,912.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.09/23,159.25 = 4,912.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.09x = 23,159.25 × 4,912.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.09x = 113,761,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,761,304.60/15,444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,366.01

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