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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.44, 22,995.95 and 5,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.44, 22,995.95 and 5,470.12 is: 8,205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.44 : 22,995.95 = 5,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.44/22,995.95 = 5,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.44x = 22,995.95 × 5,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.44x = 125,790,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,790,606.01/15,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.82

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