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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.60, 22,998.60 and 5,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.60, 22,998.60 and 5,475.60 is: 8,214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.60 : 22,998.60 = 5,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.60/22,998.60 = 5,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.60x = 22,998.60 × 5,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.60x = 125,931,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,931,134.16/15,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.36

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