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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.42, 22,955.58 and 5,440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.42, 22,955.58 and 5,440.66 is: 8,162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.42 : 22,955.58 = 5,440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.42/22,955.58 = 5,440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.42x = 22,955.58 × 5,440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.42x = 124,893,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,893,505.88/15,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.22

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