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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.08, 22,955.48 and 5,938.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.08, 22,955.48 and 5,938.47 is: 8,910.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.08 : 22,955.48 = 5,938.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.08/22,955.48 = 5,938.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.08x = 22,955.48 × 5,938.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.08x = 136,320,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,320,284.85/15,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.94

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