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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.08, 22,962.60 and 5,447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.08, 22,962.60 and 5,447.88 is: 8,170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.08 : 22,962.60 = 5,447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.08/22,962.60 = 5,447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.08x = 22,962.60 × 5,447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.08x = 125,097,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,097,489.29/15,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.92

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