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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.61, 22,935.94 and 4,197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.61, 22,935.94 and 4,197.45 is: 6,296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.61 : 22,935.94 = 4,197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.61/22,935.94 = 4,197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.61x = 22,935.94 × 4,197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.61x = 96,272,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,272,461.35/15,290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.18

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