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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.72, 22,944.48 and 5,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.72, 22,944.48 and 5,437.60 is: 8,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.72 : 22,944.48 = 5,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.72/22,944.48 = 5,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.72x = 22,944.48 × 5,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.72x = 124,762,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,762,904.45/15,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.12

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