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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.79, 22,943.69 and 4,203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.79, 22,943.69 and 4,203.65 is: 6,305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.79 : 22,943.69 = 4,203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.79/22,943.69 = 4,203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.79x = 22,943.69 × 4,203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.79x = 96,447,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,447,106.73/15,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.47

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