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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.67, 22,986.17 and 5,459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.67, 22,986.17 and 5,459.03 is: 8,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.67 : 22,986.17 = 5,459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.67/22,986.17 = 5,459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.67x = 22,986.17 × 5,459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.67x = 125,482,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,482,191.62/15,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.32

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