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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.25, 22,954.96 and 5,443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.25, 22,954.96 and 5,443.29 is: 8,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.25 : 22,954.96 = 5,443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.25/22,954.96 = 5,443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.25x = 22,954.96 × 5,443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.25x = 124,950,601.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,950,601.04/15,303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,164.97

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