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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.73, 22,997.44 and 5,334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.73, 22,997.44 and 5,334.06 is: 8,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.73 : 22,997.44 = 5,334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.73/22,997.44 = 5,334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.73x = 22,997.44 × 5,334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.73x = 122,669,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,669,645.23/15,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.08

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