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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.96, 22,975.08 and 5,959.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.96, 22,975.08 and 5,959.36 is: 8,937.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.96 : 22,975.08 = 5,959.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.96/22,975.08 = 5,959.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.96x = 22,975.08 × 5,959.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.96x = 136,916,772.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,916,772.75/15,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.15

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