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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.22, 22,997.39 and 5,471.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.22, 22,997.39 and 5,471.01 is: 8,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.22 : 22,997.39 = 5,471.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.22/22,997.39 = 5,471.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.22x = 22,997.39 × 5,471.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.22x = 125,818,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,818,923.31/15,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.18

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