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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.92, 22,977.54 and 5,453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.92, 22,977.54 and 5,453.28 is: 8,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.92 : 22,977.54 = 5,453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.92/22,977.54 = 5,453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.92x = 22,977.54 × 5,453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.92x = 125,302,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,302,959.33/15,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,180.69

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