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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.40, 22,983.30 and 5,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.40, 22,983.30 and 5,965.80 is: 8,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.40 : 22,983.30 = 5,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.40/22,983.30 = 5,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.40x = 22,983.30 × 5,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.40x = 137,113,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,113,771.14/15,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.50

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