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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.04, 22,946.04 and 5,303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.04, 22,946.04 and 5,303.07 is: 7,952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.04 : 22,946.04 = 5,303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.04/22,946.04 = 5,303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.04x = 22,946.04 × 5,303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.04x = 121,684,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,684,456.34/15,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.69

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