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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.15, 22,949.29 and 4,206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.15, 22,949.29 and 4,206.71 is: 6,310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.15 : 22,949.29 = 4,206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.15/22,949.29 = 4,206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.15x = 22,949.29 × 4,206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.15x = 96,541,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,541,007.74/15,299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,310.22

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