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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.91, 22,980.32 and 5,459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.91, 22,980.32 and 5,459.19 is: 8,189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.91 : 22,980.32 = 5,459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.91/22,980.32 = 5,459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.91x = 22,980.32 × 5,459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.91x = 125,453,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,453,870.85/15,318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.48

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