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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.96, 22,950.01 and 5,935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.96, 22,950.01 and 5,935.02 is: 8,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.96 : 22,950.01 = 5,935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.96/22,950.01 = 5,935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.96x = 22,950.01 × 5,935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.96x = 136,208,753.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,208,753.51/15,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,899.07

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