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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.72, 22,993.92 and 5,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.72, 22,993.92 and 5,967.36 is: 8,952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.72 : 22,993.92 = 5,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.72/22,993.92 = 5,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.72x = 22,993.92 × 5,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.72x = 137,212,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,212,998.45/15,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,952.54

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