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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.08, 22,963.58 and 5,448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.08, 22,963.58 and 5,448.74 is: 8,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.08 : 22,963.58 = 5,448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.08/22,963.58 = 5,448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.08x = 22,963.58 × 5,448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.08x = 125,122,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,122,576.89/15,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.10

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