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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.49, 22,992.86 and 5,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.49, 22,992.86 and 5,971.32 is: 8,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.49 : 22,992.86 = 5,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.49/22,992.86 = 5,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.49x = 22,992.86 × 5,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.49x = 137,297,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,297,739.70/15,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.69

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