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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.20, 22,965.84 and 5,956.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.20, 22,965.84 and 5,956.49 is: 8,933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.20 : 22,965.84 = 5,956.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.20/22,965.84 = 5,956.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.20x = 22,965.84 × 5,956.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.20x = 136,795,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,795,853.72/15,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.78

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