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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.82, 22,989.97 and 5,965.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.82, 22,989.97 and 5,965.95 is: 8,944.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.82 : 22,989.97 = 5,965.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.82/22,989.97 = 5,965.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.82x = 22,989.97 × 5,965.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.82x = 137,156,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,156,975.87/15,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.73

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