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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.52, 22,936.38 and 4,200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.52, 22,936.38 and 4,200.04 is: 6,299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.52 : 22,936.38 = 4,200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.52/22,936.38 = 4,200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.52x = 22,936.38 × 4,200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.52x = 96,333,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,333,713.46/15,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.40

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