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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,321.93, 22,976.94 and 5,960.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,321.93, 22,976.94 and 5,960.70 is: 8,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,321.93 : 22,976.94 = 5,960.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,321.93/22,976.94 = 5,960.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,321.93x = 22,976.94 × 5,960.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,321.93x = 136,958,646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,958,646.26/15,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.73

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