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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.03, 22,954.95 and 5,938.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.03, 22,954.95 and 5,938.07 is: 8,910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.03 : 22,954.95 = 5,938.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.03/22,954.95 = 5,938.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.03x = 22,954.95 × 5,938.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.03x = 136,307,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,307,985.17/15,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.75

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