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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.62, 22,938.95 and 4,199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.62, 22,938.95 and 4,199.45 is: 6,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.62 : 22,938.95 = 4,199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.62/22,938.95 = 4,199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.62x = 22,938.95 × 4,199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.62x = 96,330,869.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,330,869.38/15,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.17

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