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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.92, 22,990.62 and 5,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.92, 22,990.62 and 5,467.52 is: 8,199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.92 : 22,990.62 = 5,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.92/22,990.62 = 5,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.92x = 22,990.62 × 5,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.92x = 125,701,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,701,674.66/15,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.23

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