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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.35, 22,996.88 and 5,333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.35, 22,996.88 and 5,333.68 is: 8,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.35 : 22,996.88 = 5,333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.35/22,996.88 = 5,333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.35x = 22,996.88 × 5,333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.35x = 122,658,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,658,021.00/15,329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.51

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