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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.22, 23,712.48 and 6,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.22, 23,712.48 and 6,444.40 is: 9,672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.22 : 23,712.48 = 6,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.22/23,712.48 = 6,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.22x = 23,712.48 × 6,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.22x = 152,812,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,812,555.33/15,799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,672.16

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