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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.73, 22,934.63 and 4,196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.73, 22,934.63 and 4,196.57 is: 6,294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.73 : 22,934.63 = 4,196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.73/22,934.63 = 4,196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.73x = 22,934.63 × 4,196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.73x = 96,246,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,246,780.22/15,289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.86

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