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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.59, 22,960.53 and 5,444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.59, 22,960.53 and 5,444.73 is: 8,168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.59 : 22,960.53 = 5,444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.59/22,960.53 = 5,444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.59x = 22,960.53 × 5,444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.59x = 125,013,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,013,886.51/15,304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.39

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