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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.05, 22,960.52 and 5,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.05, 22,960.52 and 5,951.52 is: 8,925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.05 : 22,960.52 = 5,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.05/22,960.52 = 5,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.05x = 22,960.52 × 5,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.05x = 136,649,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,649,964.23/15,310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,925.51

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