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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.11, 22,949.87 and 5,939.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.11, 22,949.87 and 5,939.33 is: 8,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.11 : 22,949.87 = 5,939.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.11/22,949.87 = 5,939.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.11x = 22,949.87 × 5,939.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.11x = 136,306,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,306,706.94/15,307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,904.80

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