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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.11, 22,961.55 and 5,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.11, 22,961.55 and 5,941.58 is: 8,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.11 : 22,961.55 = 5,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.11/22,961.55 = 5,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.11x = 22,961.55 × 5,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.11x = 136,427,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,427,771.44/15,300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.79

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