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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.95, 22,950.42 and 5,942.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.95, 22,950.42 and 5,942.58 is: 8,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.95 : 22,950.42 = 5,942.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.95/22,950.42 = 5,942.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.95x = 22,950.42 × 5,942.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.95x = 136,384,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,384,706.88/15,295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.39

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