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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.64, 22,981.07 and 5,455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.64, 22,981.07 and 5,455.64 is: 8,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.64 : 22,981.07 = 5,455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.64/22,981.07 = 5,455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.64x = 22,981.07 × 5,455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.64x = 125,376,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,376,343.47/15,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.10

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