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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.04, 22,974.54 and 5,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.04, 22,974.54 and 5,457.34 is: 8,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.04 : 22,974.54 = 5,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.04/22,974.54 = 5,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.04x = 22,974.54 × 5,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.04x = 125,379,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,379,884.38/15,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.05

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