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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.36, 22,995.66 and 5,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.36, 22,995.66 and 5,467.40 is: 8,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.36 : 22,995.66 = 5,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.36/22,995.66 = 5,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.36x = 22,995.66 × 5,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.36x = 125,726,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,726,463.24/15,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.75

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