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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.67, 22,988.48 and 5,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.67, 22,988.48 and 5,462.74 is: 8,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.67 : 22,988.48 = 5,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.67/22,988.48 = 5,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.67x = 22,988.48 × 5,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.67x = 125,580,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,580,090.66/15,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.71

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