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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.56, 22,959.96 and 5,442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.56, 22,959.96 and 5,442.52 is: 8,165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.56 : 22,959.96 = 5,442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.56/22,959.96 = 5,442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.56x = 22,959.96 × 5,442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.56x = 124,960,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,960,041.50/15,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.96

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