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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.71, 22,951.44 and 5,306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.71, 22,951.44 and 5,306.77 is: 7,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.71 : 22,951.44 = 5,306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.71/22,951.44 = 5,306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.71x = 22,951.44 × 5,306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.71x = 121,797,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,797,898.49/15,306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.16

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