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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.84, 22,933.44 and 5,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.84, 22,933.44 and 5,931.20 is: 8,895.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.84 : 22,933.44 = 5,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.84/22,933.44 = 5,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.84x = 22,933.44 × 5,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.84x = 136,022,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,022,819.33/15,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,895.12

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