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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.74, 22,954.67 and 5,447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.74, 22,954.67 and 5,447.27 is: 8,168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.74 : 22,954.67 = 5,447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.74/22,954.67 = 5,447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.74x = 22,954.67 × 5,447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.74x = 125,040,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,040,335.83/15,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.44

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