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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.70, 22,999.65 and 5,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.70, 22,999.65 and 5,476.30 is: 8,212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.70 : 22,999.65 = 5,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.70/22,999.65 = 5,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.70x = 22,999.65 × 5,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.70x = 125,952,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,952,983.30/15,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.52

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