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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.92, 22,964.04 and 5,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.92, 22,964.04 and 5,444.28 is: 8,167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.92 : 22,964.04 = 5,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.92/22,964.04 = 5,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.92x = 22,964.04 × 5,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.92x = 125,022,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,022,663.69/15,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.19

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