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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.08, 22,999.38 and 5,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.08, 22,999.38 and 5,472.52 is: 8,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.08 : 22,999.38 = 5,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.08/22,999.38 = 5,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.08x = 22,999.38 × 5,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.08x = 125,864,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,864,567.04/15,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.62

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