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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.35, 22,942.89 and 5,934.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.35, 22,942.89 and 5,934.14 is: 8,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.35 : 22,942.89 = 5,934.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.35/22,942.89 = 5,934.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.35x = 22,942.89 × 5,934.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.35x = 136,146,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,146,321.26/15,294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.74

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