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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.27, 22,934.95 and 5,933.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.27, 22,934.95 and 5,933.45 is: 8,895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.27 : 22,934.95 = 5,933.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.27/22,934.95 = 5,933.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.27x = 22,934.95 × 5,933.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.27x = 136,083,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,083,421.58/15,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,895.35

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