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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.14, 22,952.51 and 4,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.14, 22,952.51 and 4,207.58 is: 6,311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.14 : 22,952.51 = 4,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.14/22,952.51 = 4,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.14x = 22,952.51 × 4,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.14x = 96,574,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,574,522.03/15,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,311.59

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