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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.28, 22,951.02 and 5,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.28, 22,951.02 and 5,942.76 is: 8,916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.28 : 22,951.02 = 5,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.28/22,951.02 = 5,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.28x = 22,951.02 × 5,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.28x = 136,392,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,392,403.62/15,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.70

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