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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.06, 22,983.39 and 5,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.06, 22,983.39 and 5,461.74 is: 8,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.06 : 22,983.39 = 5,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.06/22,983.39 = 5,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.06x = 22,983.39 × 5,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.06x = 125,529,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,529,300.50/15,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.25

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