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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.47, 22,941.68 and 4,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.47, 22,941.68 and 4,201.20 is: 6,301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.47 : 22,941.68 = 4,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.47/22,941.68 = 4,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.47x = 22,941.68 × 4,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.47x = 96,382,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,382,565.01/15,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.79

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