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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.66, 22,993.20 and 5,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.66, 22,993.20 and 5,469.24 is: 8,204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.66 : 22,993.20 = 5,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.66/22,993.20 = 5,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.66x = 22,993.20 × 5,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.66x = 125,755,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,755,329.17/15,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.47

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