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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.92, 22,992.12 and 5,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.92, 22,992.12 and 5,468.52 is: 8,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.92 : 22,992.12 = 5,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.92/22,992.12 = 5,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.92x = 22,992.12 × 5,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.92x = 125,732,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,732,868.06/15,331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.73

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