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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300.97, 22,951.55 and 4,208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,300.97, 22,951.55 and 4,208.83 is: 6,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,300.97 : 22,951.55 = 4,208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,300.97/22,951.55 = 4,208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,300.97x = 22,951.55 × 4,208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,300.97x = 96,599,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,599,125.33/15,300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.27

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