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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.16, 22,812.92 and 5,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.16, 22,812.92 and 5,971 is: 8,957.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.16 : 22,812.92 = 5,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.16/22,812.92 = 5,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.16x = 22,812.92 × 5,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.16x = 136,215,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,215,945.32/15,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.36

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