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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.58, 22,968.56 and 5,951.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.58, 22,968.56 and 5,951.79 is: 8,923.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.58 : 22,968.56 = 5,951.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.58/22,968.56 = 5,951.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.58x = 22,968.56 × 5,951.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.58x = 136,704,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,704,015.96/15,319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,923.49

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