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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.77, 22,973.73 and 5,958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.77, 22,973.73 and 5,958.56 is: 8,935.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.77 : 22,973.73 = 5,958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.77/22,973.73 = 5,958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.77x = 22,973.73 × 5,958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.77x = 136,890,383.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,890,383.72/15,319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,935.54

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