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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.94, 22,940.82 and 5,434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.94, 22,940.82 and 5,434.92 is: 8,150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.94 : 22,940.82 = 5,434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.94/22,940.82 = 5,434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.94x = 22,940.82 × 5,434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.94x = 124,681,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,681,521.43/15,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.75

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