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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.96, 22,951.08 and 5,943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.96, 22,951.08 and 5,943.33 is: 8,913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.96 : 22,951.08 = 5,943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.96/22,951.08 = 5,943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.96x = 22,951.08 × 5,943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.96x = 136,405,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,405,842.30/15,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,913.11

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