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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.30, 22,974.54 and 5,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.30, 22,974.54 and 5,455.96 is: 8,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.30 : 22,974.54 = 5,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.30/22,974.54 = 5,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.30x = 22,974.54 × 5,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.30x = 125,348,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,348,171.26/15,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.97

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