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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.66, 22,959.01 and 5,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.66, 22,959.01 and 5,446.96 is: 8,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.66 : 22,959.01 = 5,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.66/22,959.01 = 5,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.66x = 22,959.01 × 5,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.66x = 125,056,887.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,056,887.67/15,309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.50

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