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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.42, 23,166.59 and 5,583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.42, 23,166.59 and 5,583.71 is: 8,375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.42 : 23,166.59 = 5,583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.42/23,166.59 = 5,583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.42x = 23,166.59 × 5,583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.42x = 129,355,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,355,376.50/15,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.54

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