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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.66, 22,933.13 and 5,931.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.66, 22,933.13 and 5,931.23 is: 8,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.66 : 22,933.13 = 5,931.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.66/22,933.13 = 5,931.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.66x = 22,933.13 × 5,931.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.66x = 136,021,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,021,524.33/15,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.66

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