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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.94, 22,995.20 and 5,469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.94, 22,995.20 and 5,469.62 is: 8,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.94 : 22,995.20 = 5,469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.94/22,995.20 = 5,469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.94x = 22,995.20 × 5,469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.94x = 125,775,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,775,005.82/15,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.07

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