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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.08, 22,990.43 and 5,462.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.08, 22,990.43 and 5,462.91 is: 8,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.08 : 22,990.43 = 5,462.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.08/22,990.43 = 5,462.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.08x = 22,990.43 × 5,462.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.08x = 125,594,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,594,663.61/15,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.83

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