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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.80, 22,972.30 and 5,454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.80, 22,972.30 and 5,454.46 is: 8,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.80 : 22,972.30 = 5,454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.80/22,972.30 = 5,454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.80x = 22,972.30 × 5,454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.80x = 125,301,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,301,491.46/15,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.73

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