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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.96, 22,936.08 and 5,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.96, 22,936.08 and 5,933.30 is: 8,898.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.96 : 22,936.08 = 5,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.96/22,936.08 = 5,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.96x = 22,936.08 × 5,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.96x = 136,086,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,086,643.46/15,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.06

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