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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.58, 22,942.14 and 5,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.58, 22,942.14 and 5,301.38 is: 7,951.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.58 : 22,942.14 = 5,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.58/22,942.14 = 5,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.58x = 22,942.14 × 5,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.58x = 121,625,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,625,039.63/15,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.13

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