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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.26, 22,975.47 and 5,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.26, 22,975.47 and 5,956.20 is: 8,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.26 : 22,975.47 = 5,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.26/22,975.47 = 5,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.26x = 22,975.47 × 5,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.26x = 136,846,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,846,494.41/15,319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.97

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