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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.88, 22,979.61 and 5,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.88, 22,979.61 and 5,323.80 is: 7,985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.88 : 22,979.61 = 5,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.88/22,979.61 = 5,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.88x = 22,979.61 × 5,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.88x = 122,338,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,338,847.72/15,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.11

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