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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.61, 22,955.11 and 5,942.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.61, 22,955.11 and 5,942.83 is: 8,910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.61 : 22,955.11 = 5,942.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.61/22,955.11 = 5,942.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.61x = 22,955.11 × 5,942.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.61x = 136,418,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,418,316.36/15,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.05

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