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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.06, 22,989.40 and 5,465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.06, 22,989.40 and 5,465.74 is: 8,199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.06 : 22,989.40 = 5,465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.06/22,989.40 = 5,465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.06x = 22,989.40 × 5,465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.06x = 125,654,083.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,654,083.16/15,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.26

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