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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.84, 22,941.30 and 4,199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.84, 22,941.30 and 4,199.96 is: 6,299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.84 : 22,941.30 = 4,199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.84/22,941.30 = 4,199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.84x = 22,941.30 × 4,199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.84x = 96,352,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,352,542.35/15,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.26

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