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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.52, 22,934.88 and 4,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.52, 22,934.88 and 4,199.04 is: 6,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.52 : 22,934.88 = 4,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.52/22,934.88 = 4,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.52x = 22,934.88 × 4,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.52x = 96,304,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,304,478.52/15,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,297.90

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