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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.29, 22,988.39 and 5,967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.29, 22,988.39 and 5,967.92 is: 8,954.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.29 : 22,988.39 = 5,967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.29/22,988.39 = 5,967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.29x = 22,988.39 × 5,967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.29x = 137,192,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,192,727.67/15,321.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.39

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