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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.67, 22,953.37 and 5,937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.67, 22,953.37 and 5,937.06 is: 8,908.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.67 : 22,953.37 = 5,937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.67/22,953.37 = 5,937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.67x = 22,953.37 × 5,937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.67x = 136,275,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,275,534.89/15,296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,908.84

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