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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.80, 22,976.70 and 5,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.80, 22,976.70 and 5,468.20 is: 8,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.80 : 22,976.70 = 5,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.80/22,976.70 = 5,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.80x = 22,976.70 × 5,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.80x = 125,641,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,641,190.94/15,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.30

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