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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.83, 22,932.95 and 5,936.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.83, 22,932.95 and 5,936.53 is: 8,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.83 : 22,932.95 = 5,936.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.83/22,932.95 = 5,936.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.83x = 22,932.95 × 5,936.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.83x = 136,142,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,142,103.17/15,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.77

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