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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.78, 22,949.88 and 5,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.78, 22,949.88 and 5,306.04 is: 7,957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.78 : 22,949.88 = 5,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.78/22,949.88 = 5,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.78x = 22,949.88 × 5,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.78x = 121,772,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,772,981.28/15,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.05

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