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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.04, 22,939.33 and 4,199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.04, 22,939.33 and 4,199.74 is: 6,299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.04 : 22,939.33 = 4,199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.04/22,939.33 = 4,199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.04x = 22,939.33 × 4,199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.04x = 96,339,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,339,221.77/15,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.55

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