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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.19, 22,996.01 and 5,467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.19, 22,996.01 and 5,467.59 is: 8,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.19 : 22,996.01 = 5,467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.19/22,996.01 = 5,467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.19x = 22,996.01 × 5,467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.19x = 125,732,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,732,726.98/15,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.18

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