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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.26, 22,942.98 and 4,205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.26, 22,942.98 and 4,205.32 is: 6,306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.26 : 22,942.98 = 4,205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.26/22,942.98 = 4,205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.26x = 22,942.98 × 4,205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.26x = 96,482,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,482,572.65/15,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.77

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