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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.08, 23,022.92 and 5,487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.08, 23,022.92 and 5,487.98 is: 8,229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.08 : 23,022.92 = 5,487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.08/23,022.92 = 5,487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.08x = 23,022.92 × 5,487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.08x = 126,349,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,349,324.50/15,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.04

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