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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.68, 22,950.69 and 4,209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.68, 22,950.69 and 4,209.49 is: 6,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.68 : 22,950.69 = 4,209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.68/22,950.69 = 4,209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.68x = 22,950.69 × 4,209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.68x = 96,610,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,610,700.05/15,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.73

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