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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.60, 22,956.83 and 5,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.60, 22,956.83 and 5,444.24 is: 8,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.60 : 22,956.83 = 5,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.60/22,956.83 = 5,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.60x = 22,956.83 × 5,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.60x = 124,982,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,982,464.94/15,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,166.34

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