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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.94, 23,169.38 and 4,200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.94, 23,169.38 and 4,200.52 is: 6,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.94 : 23,169.38 = 4,200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.94/23,169.38 = 4,200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.94x = 23,169.38 × 4,200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.94x = 97,323,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,323,444.08/15,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.32

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