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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.56, 22,990.14 and 5,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.56, 22,990.14 and 5,466.24 is: 8,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.56 : 22,990.14 = 5,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.56/22,990.14 = 5,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.56x = 22,990.14 × 5,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.56x = 125,669,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,669,622.87/15,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.00

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