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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.14, 22,991.94 and 5,967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.14, 22,991.94 and 5,967.26 is: 8,946.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.14 : 22,991.94 = 5,967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.14/22,991.94 = 5,967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.14x = 22,991.94 × 5,967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.14x = 137,198,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,198,941.36/15,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.70

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