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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.35, 22,941.39 and 5,933.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.35, 22,941.39 and 5,933.14 is: 8,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.35 : 22,941.39 = 5,933.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.35/22,941.39 = 5,933.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.35x = 22,941.39 × 5,933.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.35x = 136,114,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,114,421.31/15,293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.24

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