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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.64, 22,985.28 and 5,463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.64, 22,985.28 and 5,463.24 is: 8,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.64 : 22,985.28 = 5,463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.64/22,985.28 = 5,463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.64x = 22,985.28 × 5,463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.64x = 125,574,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,574,101.11/15,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.80

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