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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.38, 22,941.66 and 4,204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.38, 22,941.66 and 4,204.43 is: 6,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.38 : 22,941.66 = 4,204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.38/22,941.66 = 4,204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.38x = 22,941.66 × 4,204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.38x = 96,456,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,456,676.67/15,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.44

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