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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.58, 22,984.35 and 5,463.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.58, 22,984.35 and 5,463.70 is: 8,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.58 : 22,984.35 = 5,463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.58/22,984.35 = 5,463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.58x = 22,984.35 × 5,463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.58x = 125,579,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,579,593.10/15,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.26

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