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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.52, 22,962.57 and 5,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.52, 22,962.57 and 5,445.80 is: 8,170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.52 : 22,962.57 = 5,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.52/22,962.57 = 5,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.52x = 22,962.57 × 5,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.52x = 125,049,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,049,563.71/15,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.23

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