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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.80, 22,984.20 and 5,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.80, 22,984.20 and 5,473.20 is: 8,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.80 : 22,984.20 = 5,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.80/22,984.20 = 5,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.80x = 22,984.20 × 5,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.80x = 125,797,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,797,123.44/15,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.80

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