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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.93, 22,909.43 and 4,179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.93, 22,909.43 and 4,179.74 is: 6,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.93 : 22,909.43 = 4,179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.93/22,909.43 = 4,179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.93x = 22,909.43 × 4,179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.93x = 95,755,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,755,356.85/15,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.61

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