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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.66, 22,949.96 and 5,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.66, 22,949.96 and 5,436.90 is: 8,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.66 : 22,949.96 = 5,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.66/22,949.96 = 5,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.66x = 22,949.96 × 5,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.66x = 124,776,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,776,610.34/15,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.58

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