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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.45, 23,966.02 and 5,444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.45, 23,966.02 and 5,444.89 is: 8,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.45 : 23,966.02 = 5,444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.45/23,966.02 = 5,444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.45x = 23,966.02 × 5,444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.45x = 130,492,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,492,342.64/15,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.30

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