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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.34, 22,950.18 and 4,209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.34, 22,950.18 and 4,209.15 is: 6,313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.34 : 22,950.18 = 4,209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.34/22,950.18 = 4,209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.34x = 22,950.18 × 4,209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.34x = 96,600,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,600,750.15/15,301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.22

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