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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.12, 22,977.68 and 5,958.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.12, 22,977.68 and 5,958.36 is: 8,934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.12 : 22,977.68 = 5,958.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.12/22,977.68 = 5,958.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.12x = 22,977.68 × 5,958.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.12x = 136,909,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,909,259.61/15,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.23

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