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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.28, 22,954.62 and 5,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.28, 22,954.62 and 5,950.02 is: 8,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.28 : 22,954.62 = 5,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.28/22,954.62 = 5,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.28x = 22,954.62 × 5,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.28x = 136,580,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,580,448.09/15,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,925.50

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