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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.14, 22,939.97 and 4,200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.14, 22,939.97 and 4,200.39 is: 6,299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.14 : 22,939.97 = 4,200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.14/22,939.97 = 4,200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.14x = 22,939.97 × 4,200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.14x = 96,356,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,356,799.59/15,295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.83

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