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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.68, 22,934.46 and 5,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.68, 22,934.46 and 5,431.24 is: 8,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.68 : 22,934.46 = 5,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.68/22,934.46 = 5,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.68x = 22,934.46 × 5,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.68x = 124,562,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,562,556.53/15,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.50

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