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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,290.95, 22,936.43 and 4,197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,290.95, 22,936.43 and 4,197.70 is: 6,296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,290.95 : 22,936.43 = 4,197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,290.95/22,936.43 = 4,197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,290.95x = 22,936.43 × 4,197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,290.95x = 96,280,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,280,252.21/15,290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.55

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