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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.08, 22,969.05 and 5,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.08, 22,969.05 and 5,955.42 is: 8,931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.08 : 22,969.05 = 5,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.08/22,969.05 = 5,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.08x = 22,969.05 × 5,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.08x = 136,790,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,790,339.75/15,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.16

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