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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.58, 22,982.85 and 5,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.58, 22,982.85 and 5,462.70 is: 8,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.58 : 22,982.85 = 5,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.58/22,982.85 = 5,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.58x = 22,982.85 × 5,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.58x = 125,548,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,548,414.70/15,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.76

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