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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.93, 22,940.56 and 4,202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.93, 22,940.56 and 4,202.74 is: 6,303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.93 : 22,940.56 = 4,202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.93/22,940.56 = 4,202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.93x = 22,940.56 × 4,202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.93x = 96,413,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,413,209.13/15,294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.61

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