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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.74, 22,957.67 and 5,449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.74, 22,957.67 and 5,449.27 is: 8,171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.74 : 22,957.67 = 5,449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.74/22,957.67 = 5,449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.74x = 22,957.67 × 5,449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.74x = 125,102,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,102,542.40/15,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.43

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