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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.98, 22,985.87 and 5,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.98, 22,985.87 and 5,963.70 is: 8,946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.98 : 22,985.87 = 5,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.98/22,985.87 = 5,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.98x = 22,985.87 × 5,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.98x = 137,080,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,080,803.10/15,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.09

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