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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,302.18, 22,951.44 and 4,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,302.18, 22,951.44 and 4,209.99 is: 6,314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.18 : 22,951.44 = 4,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.18/22,951.44 = 4,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.18x = 22,951.44 × 4,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.18x = 96,625,332.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,625,332.89/15,302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,314.48

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