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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.44, 23,615.22 and 4,800.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.44, 23,615.22 and 4,800.44 is: 7,200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.44 : 23,615.22 = 4,800.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.44/23,615.22 = 4,800.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.44x = 23,615.22 × 4,800.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.44x = 113,363,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,363,446.70/15,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.22

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