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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.94, 22,998.63 and 5,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.94, 22,998.63 and 5,469.34 is: 8,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.94 : 22,998.63 = 5,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.94/22,998.63 = 5,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.94x = 22,998.63 × 5,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.94x = 125,787,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,787,327.00/15,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.80

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