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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.95, 22,945.26 and 5,939.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.95, 22,945.26 and 5,939.53 is: 8,911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.95 : 22,945.26 = 5,939.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.95/22,945.26 = 5,939.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.95x = 22,945.26 × 5,939.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.95x = 136,284,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,284,060.13/15,292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.56

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