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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.45, 22,933.35 and 5,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.45, 22,933.35 and 5,430.08 is: 8,142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.45 : 22,933.35 = 5,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.45/22,933.35 = 5,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.45x = 22,933.35 × 5,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.45x = 124,529,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,529,810.50/15,293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.69

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