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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.60, 22,967.32 and 5,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.60, 22,967.32 and 5,451.24 is: 8,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.60 : 22,967.32 = 5,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.60/22,967.32 = 5,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.60x = 22,967.32 × 5,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.60x = 125,200,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,200,373.48/15,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.83

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