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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.27, 22,939.98 and 4,203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.27, 22,939.98 and 4,203.32 is: 6,303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.27 : 22,939.98 = 4,203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.27/22,939.98 = 4,203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.27x = 22,939.98 × 4,203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.27x = 96,423,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,423,962.03/15,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.76

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