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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,298.34, 22,943.09 and 4,205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,298.34, 22,943.09 and 4,205.39 is: 6,306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.34 : 22,943.09 = 4,205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.34/22,943.09 = 4,205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.34x = 22,943.09 × 4,205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.34x = 96,484,505.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,484,505.51/15,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.86

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