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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.16, 22,995.45 and 5,470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.16, 22,995.45 and 5,470.74 is: 8,206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.16 : 22,995.45 = 5,470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.16/22,995.45 = 5,470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.16x = 22,995.45 × 5,470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.16x = 125,802,128.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802,128.13/15,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.72

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