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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.44, 22,997.88 and 5,468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.44, 22,997.88 and 5,468.84 is: 8,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.44 : 22,997.88 = 5,468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.44/22,997.88 = 5,468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.44x = 22,997.88 × 5,468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.44x = 125,771,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,771,726.06/15,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.05

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