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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.48, 22,983.55 and 5,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.48, 22,983.55 and 5,469.32 is: 8,199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.48 : 22,983.55 = 5,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.48/22,983.55 = 5,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.48x = 22,983.55 × 5,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.48x = 125,704,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,704,433.47/15,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.11

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