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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.94, 22,983.57 and 5,458.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.94, 22,983.57 and 5,458.11 is: 8,187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.94 : 22,983.57 = 5,458.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.94/22,983.57 = 5,458.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.94x = 22,983.57 × 5,458.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.94x = 125,446,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,446,853.25/15,320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.93

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