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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.08, 22,966.58 and 5,450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.08, 22,966.58 and 5,450.74 is: 8,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.08 : 22,966.58 = 5,450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.08/22,966.58 = 5,450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.08x = 22,966.58 × 5,450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.08x = 125,184,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,184,856.27/15,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.10

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