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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.61, 22,934.44 and 4,196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.61, 22,934.44 and 4,196.45 is: 6,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.61 : 22,934.44 = 4,196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.61/22,934.44 = 4,196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.61x = 22,934.44 × 4,196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.61x = 96,243,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,243,230.74/15,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.68

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