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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.84, 22,991.59 and 5,467.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.84, 22,991.59 and 5,467.87 is: 8,200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.84 : 22,991.59 = 5,467.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.84/22,991.59 = 5,467.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.84x = 22,991.59 × 5,467.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.84x = 125,715,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,715,025.21/15,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.14

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