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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.63, 23,172.47 and 6,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.63, 23,172.47 and 6,079.45 is: 9,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.63 : 23,172.47 = 6,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.63/23,172.47 = 6,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.63x = 23,172.47 × 6,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.63x = 140,875,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,875,872.74/15,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.35

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