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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.60, 22,974.90 and 5,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.60, 22,974.90 and 5,456.20 is: 8,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.60 : 22,974.90 = 5,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.60/22,974.90 = 5,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.60x = 22,974.90 × 5,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.60x = 125,355,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,355,649.38/15,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.30

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