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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.32, 22,965.56 and 5,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.32, 22,965.56 and 5,449.96 is: 8,174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.32 : 22,965.56 = 5,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.32/22,965.56 = 5,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.32x = 22,965.56 × 5,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.32x = 125,161,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,161,383.38/15,310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.97

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