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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.71, 22,940.55 and 4,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.71, 22,940.55 and 4,200.44 is: 6,300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.71 : 22,940.55 = 4,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.71/22,940.55 = 4,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.71x = 22,940.55 × 4,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.71x = 96,360,461.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,360,461.19/15,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.66

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