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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.01, 22,951.49 and 4,206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.01, 22,951.49 and 4,206.83 is: 6,309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.01 : 22,951.49 = 4,206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.01/22,951.49 = 4,206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.01x = 22,951.49 × 4,206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.01x = 96,552,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,552,995.64/15,303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,309.41

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