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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.28, 22,795.94 and 4,103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.28, 22,795.94 and 4,103.97 is: 6,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.28 : 22,795.94 = 4,103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.28/22,795.94 = 4,103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.28x = 22,795.94 × 4,103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.28x = 93,553,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,553,833.36/15,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.96

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