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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.74, 22,936.12 and 4,197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.74, 22,936.12 and 4,197.58 is: 6,296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.74 : 22,936.12 = 4,197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.74/22,936.12 = 4,197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.74x = 22,936.12 × 4,197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.74x = 96,276,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,276,198.59/15,290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.37

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