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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.79, 22,938.93 and 7,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.79, 22,938.93 and 7,393.40 is: 11,087.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.79 : 22,938.93 = 7,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.79/22,938.93 = 7,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.79x = 22,938.93 × 7,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.79x = 169,596,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,596,685.06/15,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.80

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