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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.50, 22,938.57 and 5,931.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.50, 22,938.57 and 5,931.59 is: 8,894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.50 : 22,938.57 = 5,931.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.50/22,938.57 = 5,931.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.50x = 22,938.57 × 5,931.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.50x = 136,062,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,062,077.73/15,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.98

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