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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.19, 22,940.20 and 4,199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.19, 22,940.20 and 4,199.31 is: 6,298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.19 : 22,940.20 = 4,199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.19/22,940.20 = 4,199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.19x = 22,940.20 × 4,199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.19x = 96,332,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,332,875.56/15,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,298.25

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