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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.50, 22,808.49 and 5,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.50, 22,808.49 and 5,969.50 is: 8,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.50 : 22,808.49 = 5,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.50/22,808.49 = 5,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.50x = 22,808.49 × 5,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.50x = 136,155,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,155,281.06/15,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.52

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