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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.71, 22,942.78 and 4,203.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.71, 22,942.78 and 4,203.86 is: 6,304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.71 : 22,942.78 = 4,203.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.71/22,942.78 = 4,203.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.71x = 22,942.78 × 4,203.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.71x = 96,448,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,448,109.91/15,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,304.74

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