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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.60, 22,958.33 and 5,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.60, 22,958.33 and 5,445.24 is: 8,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.60 : 22,958.33 = 5,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.60/22,958.33 = 5,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.60x = 22,958.33 × 5,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.60x = 125,013,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,013,589.62/15,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.84

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