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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.88, 22,976.72 and 5,958.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.88, 22,976.72 and 5,958.36 is: 8,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.88 : 22,976.72 = 5,958.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.88/22,976.72 = 5,958.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.88x = 22,976.72 × 5,958.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.88x = 136,903,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,903,539.59/15,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.00

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