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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.88, 22,964.36 and 5,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.88, 22,964.36 and 5,445.08 is: 8,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.88 : 22,964.36 = 5,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.88/22,964.36 = 5,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.88x = 22,964.36 × 5,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.88x = 125,042,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,042,777.35/15,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.52

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