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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.83, 22,934.45 and 5,937.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.83, 22,934.45 and 5,937.53 is: 8,903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.83 : 22,934.45 = 5,937.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.83/22,934.45 = 5,937.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.83x = 22,934.45 × 5,937.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.83x = 136,173,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,173,984.91/15,294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.27

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