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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.93, 22,966.44 and 5,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.93, 22,966.44 and 5,953.70 is: 8,928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.93 : 22,966.44 = 5,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.93/22,966.44 = 5,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.93x = 22,966.44 × 5,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.93x = 136,735,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,735,179.00/15,314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,928.23

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