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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.84, 22,943.04 and 5,432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.84, 22,943.04 and 5,432.29 is: 8,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.84 : 22,943.04 = 5,432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.84/22,943.04 = 5,432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.84x = 22,943.04 × 5,432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.84x = 124,633,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,633,246.76/15,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.24

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