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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.29, 22,998.16 and 5,965.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.29, 22,998.16 and 5,965.09 is: 8,951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.29 : 22,998.16 = 5,965.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.29/22,998.16 = 5,965.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.29x = 22,998.16 × 5,965.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.29x = 137,186,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,186,151.73/15,326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,951.04

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