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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.94, 22,992.60 and 5,464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.94, 22,992.60 and 5,464.14 is: 8,196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.94 : 22,992.60 = 5,464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.94/22,992.60 = 5,464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.94x = 22,992.60 × 5,464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.94x = 125,634,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,634,785.36/15,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.99

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