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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.46, 22,950.90 and 5,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.46, 22,950.90 and 5,441.30 is: 8,158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.46 : 22,950.90 = 5,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.46/22,950.90 = 5,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.46x = 22,950.90 × 5,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.46x = 124,882,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,882,732.17/15,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.29

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