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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.97, 23,168.70 and 4,352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.97, 23,168.70 and 4,352.56 is: 6,529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.97 : 23,168.70 = 4,352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.97/23,168.70 = 4,352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.97x = 23,168.70 × 4,352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.97x = 100,843,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,843,098.95/15,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.19

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