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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.58, 22,951.73 and 5,935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.58, 22,951.73 and 5,935.97 is: 8,907.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.58 : 22,951.73 = 5,935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.58/22,951.73 = 5,935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.58x = 22,951.73 × 5,935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.58x = 136,240,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,240,636.29/15,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,907.19

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