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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.32, 22,995.24 and 5,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.32, 22,995.24 and 5,473.12 is: 8,206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.32 : 22,995.24 = 5,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.32/22,995.24 = 5,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.32x = 22,995.24 × 5,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.32x = 125,855,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,855,707.95/15,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.92

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