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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.84, 22,958.16 and 5,939.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.84, 22,958.16 and 5,939.31 is: 8,913.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.84 : 22,958.16 = 5,939.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.84/22,958.16 = 5,939.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.84x = 22,958.16 × 5,939.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.84x = 136,355,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,355,629.27/15,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,913.39

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