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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.59, 22,956.03 and 5,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.59, 22,956.03 and 5,441.73 is: 8,163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.59 : 22,956.03 = 5,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.59/22,956.03 = 5,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.59x = 22,956.03 × 5,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.59x = 124,920,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,920,517.13/15,301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,163.89

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