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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.73, 22,999.64 and 5,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.73, 22,999.64 and 5,975.34 is: 8,965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.73 : 22,999.64 = 5,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.73/22,999.64 = 5,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.73x = 22,999.64 × 5,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.73x = 137,430,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,430,575.38/15,328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,965.55

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