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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.89, 22,963.50 and 5,450.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.89, 22,963.50 and 5,450.49 is: 8,174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.89 : 22,963.50 = 5,450.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.89/22,963.50 = 5,450.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.89x = 22,963.50 × 5,450.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.89x = 125,162,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,162,327.12/15,310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.73

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