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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.26, 22,960.53 and 5,946.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.26, 22,960.53 and 5,946.38 is: 8,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.26 : 22,960.53 = 5,946.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.26/22,960.53 = 5,946.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.26x = 22,960.53 × 5,946.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.26x = 136,532,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,532,036.38/15,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.35

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