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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.08, 22,950.97 and 5,935.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.08, 22,950.97 and 5,935.46 is: 8,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.08 : 22,950.97 = 5,935.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.08/22,950.97 = 5,935.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.08x = 22,950.97 × 5,935.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.08x = 136,224,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,224,636.61/15,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,906.44

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