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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.80, 23,175.60 and 8,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.80, 23,175.60 and 8,424.40 is: 12,641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.80 : 23,175.60 = 8,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.80/23,175.60 = 8,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.80x = 23,175.60 × 8,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.80x = 195,240,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,240,524.64/15,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.18

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