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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.96, 23,005.16 and 5,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.96, 23,005.16 and 5,969.76 is: 8,958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.96 : 23,005.16 = 5,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.96/23,005.16 = 5,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.96x = 23,005.16 × 5,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.96x = 137,335,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,335,283.96/15,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.04

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