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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.84, 22,935.30 and 4,195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.84, 22,935.30 and 4,195.95 is: 6,293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.84 : 22,935.30 = 4,195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.84/22,935.30 = 4,195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.84x = 22,935.30 × 4,195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.84x = 96,235,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,235,372.04/15,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.25

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