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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,315.08, 22,967.55 and 5,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,315.08, 22,967.55 and 5,954.42 is: 8,929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,315.08 : 22,967.55 = 5,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,315.08/22,967.55 = 5,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,315.08x = 22,967.55 × 5,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,315.08x = 136,758,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,758,439.07/15,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,929.66

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