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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.84, 22,934.94 and 5,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.84, 22,934.94 and 5,932.20 is: 8,896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.84 : 22,934.94 = 5,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.84/22,934.94 = 5,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.84x = 22,934.94 × 5,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.84x = 136,054,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,054,651.07/15,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,896.62

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