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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.91, 22,961.64 and 5,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.91, 22,961.64 and 5,445.18 is: 8,169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.91 : 22,961.64 = 5,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.91/22,961.64 = 5,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.91x = 22,961.64 × 5,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.91x = 125,030,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,030,262.90/15,304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.29

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