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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.07, 22,940.01 and 4,199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.07, 22,940.01 and 4,199.18 is: 6,298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.07 : 22,940.01 = 4,199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.07/22,940.01 = 4,199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.07x = 22,940.01 × 4,199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.07x = 96,329,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,329,116.49/15,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,298.05

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