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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.22, 22,993.55 and 5,968.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.22, 22,993.55 and 5,968.33 is: 8,948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.22 : 22,993.55 = 5,968.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.22/22,993.55 = 5,968.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.22x = 22,993.55 × 5,968.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.22x = 137,233,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,233,192.24/15,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.31

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