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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.23, 23,965.70 and 5,444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.23, 23,965.70 and 5,444.69 is: 8,168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.23 : 23,965.70 = 5,444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.23/23,965.70 = 5,444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.23x = 23,965.70 × 5,444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.23x = 130,485,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,485,660.08/15,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.00

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