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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.64, 22,968.08 and 5,449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.64, 22,968.08 and 5,449.76 is: 8,175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.64 : 22,968.08 = 5,449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.64/22,968.08 = 5,449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.64x = 22,968.08 × 5,449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.64x = 125,170,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,170,523.66/15,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,175.93

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