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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,318.66, 22,967.18 and 5,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,318.66, 22,967.18 and 5,950.88 is: 8,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,318.66 : 22,967.18 = 5,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,318.66/22,967.18 = 5,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,318.66x = 22,967.18 × 5,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,318.66x = 136,674,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,674,932.12/15,318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,922.12

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