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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.23, 22,984.74 and 5,962.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.23, 22,984.74 and 5,962.95 is: 8,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.23 : 22,984.74 = 5,962.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.23/22,984.74 = 5,962.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.23x = 22,984.74 × 5,962.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.23x = 137,056,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,056,855.38/15,322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.97

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