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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.05, 22,966.51 and 5,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.05, 22,966.51 and 5,955.52 is: 8,931.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.05 : 22,966.51 = 5,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.05/22,966.51 = 5,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.05x = 22,966.51 × 5,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.05x = 136,777,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,777,509.64/15,314.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.50

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