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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.06, 22,987.89 and 5,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.06, 22,987.89 and 5,464.74 is: 8,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.06 : 22,987.89 = 5,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.06/22,987.89 = 5,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.06x = 22,987.89 × 5,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.06x = 125,622,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,622,842.00/15,324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.75

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