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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.64, 22,984.74 and 5,965.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.64, 22,984.74 and 5,965.92 is: 8,946.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.64 : 22,984.74 = 5,965.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.64/22,984.74 = 5,965.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.64x = 22,984.74 × 5,965.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.64x = 137,125,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,125,120.06/15,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.85

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