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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.94, 23,001.60 and 5,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.94, 23,001.60 and 5,470.14 is: 8,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.94 : 23,001.60 = 5,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.94/23,001.60 = 5,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.94x = 23,001.60 × 5,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.94x = 125,821,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,821,972.22/15,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.99

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