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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.68, 23,171.34 and 5,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.68, 23,171.34 and 5,063.72 is: 7,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.68 : 23,171.34 = 5,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.68/23,171.34 = 5,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.68x = 23,171.34 × 5,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.68x = 117,333,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,333,177.78/15,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,597.00

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