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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.24, 22,951.55 and 5,940.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.24, 22,951.55 and 5,940.45 is: 8,906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.24 : 22,951.55 = 5,940.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.24/22,951.55 = 5,940.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.24x = 22,951.55 × 5,940.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.24x = 136,342,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,342,550.05/15,308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,906.48

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