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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.44, 22,967.88 and 5,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.44, 22,967.88 and 5,448.84 is: 8,174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.44 : 22,967.88 = 5,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.44/22,967.88 = 5,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.44x = 22,967.88 × 5,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.44x = 125,148,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,148,303.26/15,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.05

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