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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.70, 22,984.65 and 5,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.70, 22,984.65 and 5,466.30 is: 8,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.70 : 22,984.65 = 5,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.70/22,984.65 = 5,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.70x = 22,984.65 × 5,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.70x = 125,640,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,640,992.30/15,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.52

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