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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.94, 23,166.38 and 4,198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.94, 23,166.38 and 4,198.52 is: 6,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.94 : 23,166.38 = 4,198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.94/23,166.38 = 4,198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.94x = 23,166.38 × 4,198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.94x = 97,264,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,264,372.93/15,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,298.31

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