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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.57, 22,963.49 and 5,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.57, 22,963.49 and 5,964.59 is: 8,941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.57 : 22,963.49 = 5,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.57/22,963.49 = 5,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.57x = 22,963.49 × 5,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.57x = 136,967,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,967,802.82/15,318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.29

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