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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.84, 23,158.49 and 6,079.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.84, 23,158.49 and 6,079.79 is: 9,116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.84 : 23,158.49 = 6,079.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.84/23,158.49 = 6,079.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.84x = 23,158.49 × 6,079.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.84x = 140,798,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,798,687.35/15,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.23

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