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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,334.82, 22,991.47 and 5,966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,334.82, 22,991.47 and 5,966.95 is: 8,946.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,334.82 : 22,991.47 = 5,966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,334.82/22,991.47 = 5,966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,334.82x = 22,991.47 × 5,966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,334.82x = 137,188,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,188,951.92/15,334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.24

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