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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.07, 22,942.88 and 4,202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.07, 22,942.88 and 4,202.12 is: 6,302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.07 : 22,942.88 = 4,202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.07/22,942.88 = 4,202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.07x = 22,942.88 × 4,202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.07x = 96,408,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,408,643.42/15,298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.02

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