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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.62, 22,995.12 and 5,330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.62, 22,995.12 and 5,330.92 is: 7,997.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.62 : 22,995.12 = 5,330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.62/22,995.12 = 5,330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.62x = 22,995.12 × 5,330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.62x = 122,585,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,585,145.11/15,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.66

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