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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.80, 22,964.79 and 5,449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.80, 22,964.79 and 5,449.46 is: 8,174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.80 : 22,964.79 = 5,449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.80/22,964.79 = 5,449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.80x = 22,964.79 × 5,449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.80x = 125,145,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,145,704.51/15,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.22

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