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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.42, 22,964.19 and 5,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.42, 22,964.19 and 5,952.20 is: 8,925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.42 : 22,964.19 = 5,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.42/22,964.19 = 5,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.42x = 22,964.19 × 5,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.42x = 136,687,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,687,477.23/15,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,925.99

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