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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.88, 22,952.13 and 5,436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.88, 22,952.13 and 5,436.81 is: 8,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.88 : 22,952.13 = 5,436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.88/22,952.13 = 5,436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.88x = 22,952.13 × 5,436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.88x = 124,786,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,786,349.52/15,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.04

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