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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.34, 22,974.42 and 5,962.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.34, 22,974.42 and 5,962.87 is: 8,944.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.34 : 22,974.42 = 5,962.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.34/22,974.42 = 5,962.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.34x = 22,974.42 × 5,962.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.34x = 136,993,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,993,479.79/15,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.27

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