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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.94, 22,943.82 and 5,436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.94, 22,943.82 and 5,436.92 is: 8,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.94 : 22,943.82 = 5,436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.94/22,943.82 = 5,436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.94x = 22,943.82 × 5,436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.94x = 124,743,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,743,713.83/15,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.75

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