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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.55, 22,970.09 and 5,946.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.55, 22,970.09 and 5,946.36 is: 8,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.55 : 22,970.09 = 5,946.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.55/22,970.09 = 5,946.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.55x = 22,970.09 × 5,946.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.55x = 136,588,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,588,424.37/15,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.94

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