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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.06, 22,972.67 and 5,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.06, 22,972.67 and 5,957.82 is: 8,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.06 : 22,972.67 = 5,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.06/22,972.67 = 5,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.06x = 22,972.67 × 5,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.06x = 136,867,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,867,032.78/15,319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.43

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