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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.60, 22,943.75 and 4,201.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.60, 22,943.75 and 4,201.65 is: 6,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.60 : 22,943.75 = 4,201.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.60/22,943.75 = 4,201.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.60x = 22,943.75 × 4,201.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.60x = 96,401,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,401,533.47/15,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.74

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