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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.59, 22,957.53 and 5,442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.59, 22,957.53 and 5,442.73 is: 8,165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.59 : 22,957.53 = 5,442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.59/22,957.53 = 5,442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.59x = 22,957.53 × 5,442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.59x = 124,951,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,951,637.26/15,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.39

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