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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.61, 22,966.25 and 5,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.61, 22,966.25 and 5,451.24 is: 8,174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.61 : 22,966.25 = 5,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.61/22,966.25 = 5,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.61x = 22,966.25 × 5,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.61x = 125,194,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,194,513.39/15,314.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,174.84

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