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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.85, 22,960.37 and 5,949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.85, 22,960.37 and 5,949.64 is: 8,922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.85 : 22,960.37 = 5,949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.85/22,960.37 = 5,949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.85x = 22,960.37 × 5,949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.85x = 136,605,935.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,605,935.77/15,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.17

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