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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.94, 22,977.57 and 5,454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.94, 22,977.57 and 5,454.11 is: 8,181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.94 : 22,977.57 = 5,454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.94/22,977.57 = 5,454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.94x = 22,977.57 × 5,454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.94x = 125,322,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,322,194.31/15,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.93

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