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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.57, 22,945.68 and 5,444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.57, 22,945.68 and 5,444.01 is: 8,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.57 : 22,945.68 = 5,444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.57/22,945.68 = 5,444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.57x = 22,945.68 × 5,444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.57x = 124,916,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,916,511.38/15,306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.97

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