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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.80, 22,966.20 and 5,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.80, 22,966.20 and 5,461.20 is: 8,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.80 : 22,966.20 = 5,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.80/22,966.20 = 5,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.80x = 22,966.20 × 5,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.80x = 125,423,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,423,011.44/15,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.80

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