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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.08, 22,993.35 and 5,968.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.08, 22,993.35 and 5,968.19 is: 8,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.08 : 22,993.35 = 5,968.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.08/22,993.35 = 5,968.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.08x = 22,993.35 × 5,968.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.08x = 137,228,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,228,716.64/15,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.10

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