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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.05, 22,968.01 and 5,956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.05, 22,968.01 and 5,956.52 is: 8,933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.05 : 22,968.01 = 5,956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.05/22,968.01 = 5,956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.05x = 22,968.01 × 5,956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.05x = 136,809,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,809,410.93/15,315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.00

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