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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.28, 22,952.57 and 5,939.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.28, 22,952.57 and 5,939.53 is: 8,910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.28 : 22,952.57 = 5,939.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.28/22,952.57 = 5,939.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.28x = 22,952.57 × 5,939.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.28x = 136,327,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,327,391.01/15,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.71

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