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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.29, 22,941.43 and 4,202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.29, 22,941.43 and 4,202.15 is: 6,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.29 : 22,941.43 = 4,202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.29/22,941.43 = 4,202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.29x = 22,941.43 × 4,202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.29x = 96,403,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,403,204.86/15,294.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.22

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