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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252, 22,881.84 and 4,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252, 22,881.84 and 4,308 is: 6,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252 : 22,881.84 = 4,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252/22,881.84 = 4,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252x = 22,881.84 × 4,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252x = 98,574,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,574,966.72/15,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.08

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