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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.84, 22,934.88 and 4,197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.84, 22,934.88 and 4,197.15 is: 6,295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.84 : 22,934.88 = 4,197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.84/22,934.88 = 4,197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.84x = 22,934.88 × 4,197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.84x = 96,261,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,261,131.59/15,290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,295.35

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