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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.21, 22,934.96 and 5,933.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.21, 22,934.96 and 5,933.39 is: 8,895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.21 : 22,934.96 = 5,933.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.21/22,934.96 = 5,933.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.21x = 22,934.96 × 5,933.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.21x = 136,082,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,082,032.65/15,298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,895.29

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