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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.56, 22,993.14 and 5,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.56, 22,993.14 and 5,468.24 is: 8,203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.56 : 22,993.14 = 5,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.56/22,993.14 = 5,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.56x = 22,993.14 × 5,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.56x = 125,732,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,732,007.87/15,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.00

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