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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.61, 22,956.60 and 5,943.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.61, 22,956.60 and 5,943.84 is: 8,911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.61 : 22,956.60 = 5,943.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.61/22,956.60 = 5,943.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.61x = 22,956.60 × 5,943.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.61x = 136,450,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,450,357.34/15,311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.56

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