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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.07, 22,962.74 and 5,964.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.07, 22,962.74 and 5,964.09 is: 8,940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.07 : 22,962.74 = 5,964.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.07/22,962.74 = 5,964.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.07x = 22,962.74 × 5,964.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.07x = 136,951,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,951,848.01/15,318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,940.54

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