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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.71, 22,944.70 and 5,939.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.71, 22,944.70 and 5,939.08 is: 8,906.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.71 : 22,944.70 = 5,939.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.71/22,944.70 = 5,939.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.71x = 22,944.70 × 5,939.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.71x = 136,270,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,270,408.88/15,299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,906.73

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