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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.77, 22,942.23 and 4,204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.77, 22,942.23 and 4,204.82 is: 6,306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.77 : 22,942.23 = 4,204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.77/22,942.23 = 4,204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.77x = 22,942.23 × 4,204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.77x = 96,467,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,467,832.84/15,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.01

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