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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.83, 22,932.72 and 5,944.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.83, 22,932.72 and 5,944.15 is: 8,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.83 : 22,932.72 = 5,944.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.83/22,932.72 = 5,944.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.83x = 22,932.72 × 5,944.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.83x = 136,315,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,315,556.25/15,297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.78

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