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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.17, 22,985.42 and 5,458.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.17, 22,985.42 and 5,458.53 is: 8,188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.17 : 22,985.42 = 5,458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.17/22,985.42 = 5,458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.17x = 22,985.42 × 5,458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.17x = 125,466,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,466,577.34/15,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.56

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