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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.92, 22,941.90 and 5,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.92, 22,941.90 and 5,440.68 is: 8,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.92 : 22,941.90 = 5,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.92/22,941.90 = 5,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.92x = 22,941.90 × 5,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.92x = 124,819,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,819,536.49/15,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.72

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