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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.92, 22,945.95 and 5,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.92, 22,945.95 and 5,441.46 is: 8,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.92 : 22,945.95 = 5,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.92/22,945.95 = 5,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.92x = 22,945.95 × 5,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.92x = 124,859,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,859,469.09/15,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.73

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