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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.46, 22,965.84 and 5,451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.46, 22,965.84 and 5,451.30 is: 8,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.46 : 22,965.84 = 5,451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.46/22,965.84 = 5,451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.46x = 22,965.84 × 5,451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.46x = 125,193,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,193,683.59/15,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.27

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