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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.69, 22,989.35 and 5,465.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.69, 22,989.35 and 5,465.81 is: 8,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.69 : 22,989.35 = 5,465.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.69/22,989.35 = 5,465.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.69x = 22,989.35 × 5,465.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.69x = 125,655,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,655,490.26/15,326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,198.48

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