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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.70, 22,963.65 and 5,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.70, 22,963.65 and 5,452.30 is: 8,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.70 : 22,963.65 = 5,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.70/22,963.65 = 5,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.70x = 22,963.65 × 5,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.70x = 125,204,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,204,708.90/15,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,176.53

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