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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.44, 22,994.88 and 5,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.44, 22,994.88 and 5,466.84 is: 8,201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.44 : 22,994.88 = 5,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.44/22,994.88 = 5,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.44x = 22,994.88 × 5,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.44x = 125,709,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,709,329.78/15,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,201.05

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