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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.58, 22,943.64 and 5,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.58, 22,943.64 and 5,302.38 is: 7,952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.58 : 22,943.64 = 5,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.58/22,943.64 = 5,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.58x = 22,943.64 × 5,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.58x = 121,655,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,655,897.86/15,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.62

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