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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.59, 22,962.03 and 5,445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.59, 22,962.03 and 5,445.73 is: 8,169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.59 : 22,962.03 = 5,445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.59/22,962.03 = 5,445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.59x = 22,962.03 × 5,445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.59x = 125,045,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,045,015.63/15,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,169.89

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