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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.95, 22,957.39 and 5,444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.95, 22,957.39 and 5,444.62 is: 8,166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.95 : 22,957.39 = 5,444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.95/22,957.39 = 5,444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.95x = 22,957.39 × 5,444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.95x = 124,994,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,994,122.73/15,304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,166.91

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