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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.98, 22,987.37 and 5,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.98, 22,987.37 and 5,964.70 is: 8,947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.98 : 22,987.37 = 5,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.98/22,987.37 = 5,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.98x = 22,987.37 × 5,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.98x = 137,112,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,112,765.84/15,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.59

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