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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.62, 22,993.62 and 5,329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.62, 22,993.62 and 5,329.92 is: 7,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.62 : 22,993.62 = 5,329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.62/22,993.62 = 5,329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.62x = 22,993.62 × 5,329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.62x = 122,554,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,554,155.11/15,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.16

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