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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.37, 22,941.72 and 5,943.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.37, 22,941.72 and 5,943.78 is: 8,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.37 : 22,941.72 = 5,943.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.37/22,941.72 = 5,943.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.37x = 22,941.72 × 5,943.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.37x = 136,360,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,360,536.50/15,299.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,912.82

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