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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.04, 22,947.01 and 5,942.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.04, 22,947.01 and 5,942.51 is: 8,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.04 : 22,947.01 = 5,942.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.04/22,947.01 = 5,942.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.04x = 22,947.01 × 5,942.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.04x = 136,362,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,362,706.80/15,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.99

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