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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.94, 22,986.57 and 5,460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.94, 22,986.57 and 5,460.11 is: 8,190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.94 : 22,986.57 = 5,460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.94/22,986.57 = 5,460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.94x = 22,986.57 × 5,460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.94x = 125,509,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,509,200.72/15,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.93

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