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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.98, 22,954.50 and 5,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.98, 22,954.50 and 5,444.40 is: 8,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.98 : 22,954.50 = 5,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.98/22,954.50 = 5,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.98x = 22,954.50 × 5,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.98x = 124,973,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,973,479.80/15,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.54

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