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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.98, 22,795.47 and 5,957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.98, 22,795.47 and 5,957.94 is: 8,936.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.98 : 22,795.47 = 5,957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.98/22,795.47 = 5,957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.98x = 22,795.47 × 5,957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.98x = 135,814,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,814,042.53/15,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.91

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