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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.30, 22,789.94 and 4,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.30, 22,789.94 and 4,099.98 is: 6,149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.30 : 22,789.94 = 4,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.30/22,789.94 = 4,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.30x = 22,789.94 × 4,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.30x = 93,438,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,438,298.20/15,193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,149.97

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