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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.76, 22,955.64 and 5,439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.76, 22,955.64 and 5,439.75 is: 8,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.76 : 22,955.64 = 5,439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.76/22,955.64 = 5,439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.76x = 22,955.64 × 5,439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.76x = 124,872,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,872,942.69/15,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.16

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