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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140, 22,711.28 and 4,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140, 22,711.28 and 4,196 is: 6,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140 : 22,711.28 = 4,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140/22,711.28 = 4,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140x = 22,711.28 × 4,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140x = 95,296,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,296,530.88/15,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.35

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