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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.91, 22,997.72 and 5,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.91, 22,997.72 and 5,334.24 is: 8,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.91 : 22,997.72 = 5,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.91/22,997.72 = 5,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.91x = 22,997.72 × 5,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.91x = 122,675,457.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,675,457.51/15,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.36

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