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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.15, 22,947.79 and 4,205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.15, 22,947.79 and 4,205.71 is: 6,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.15 : 22,947.79 = 4,205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.15/22,947.79 = 4,205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.15x = 22,947.79 × 4,205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.15x = 96,511,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,511,624.63/15,298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,308.71

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