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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.92, 22,989.12 and 5,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.92, 22,989.12 and 5,466.52 is: 8,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.92 : 22,989.12 = 5,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.92/22,989.12 = 5,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.92x = 22,989.12 × 5,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.92x = 125,670,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,670,484.26/15,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.73

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