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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.68, 22,951.40 and 5,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.68, 22,951.40 and 5,306.74 is: 7,957.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.68 : 22,951.40 = 5,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.68/22,951.40 = 5,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.68x = 22,951.40 × 5,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.68x = 121,797,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,797,028.52/15,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.11

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