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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.50, 22,966.26 and 5,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.50, 22,966.26 and 5,950.74 is: 8,922.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.50 : 22,966.26 = 5,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.50/22,966.26 = 5,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.50x = 22,966.26 × 5,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.50x = 136,666,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,666,242.03/15,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.81

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