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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.72, 22,952.68 and 4,209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.72, 22,952.68 and 4,209.58 is: 6,314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.72 : 22,952.68 = 4,209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.72/22,952.68 = 4,209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.72x = 22,952.68 × 4,209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.72x = 96,621,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,621,074.77/15,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,314.39

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