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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.94, 22,941.17 and 4,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.94, 22,941.17 and 4,051.35 is: 6,076.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.94 : 22,941.17 = 4,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.94/22,941.17 = 4,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.94x = 22,941.17 × 4,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.94x = 92,942,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942,688.82/15,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.30

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