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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.08, 22,952.48 and 5,936.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.08, 22,952.48 and 5,936.47 is: 8,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.08 : 22,952.48 = 5,936.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.08/22,952.48 = 5,936.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.08x = 22,952.48 × 5,936.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.08x = 136,256,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,256,564.50/15,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,907.94

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