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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.40, 23,166.60 and 5,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.40, 23,166.60 and 5,057.20 is: 7,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.40 : 23,166.60 = 5,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.40/23,166.60 = 5,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.40x = 23,166.60 × 5,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.40x = 117,158,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,158,129.52/15,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.80

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