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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.45, 23,001.41 and 5,967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.45, 23,001.41 and 5,967.26 is: 8,954.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.45 : 23,001.41 = 5,967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.45/23,001.41 = 5,967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.45x = 23,001.41 × 5,967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.45x = 137,255,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,255,271.37/15,328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.28

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