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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.50, 23,144.76 and 8,409.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.50, 23,144.76 and 8,409.24 is: 12,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.50 : 23,144.76 = 8,409.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.50/23,144.76 = 8,409.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.50x = 23,144.76 × 8,409.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.50x = 194,629,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,629,841.58/15,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.89

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