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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,303.68, 22,953.69 and 4,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,303.68, 22,953.69 and 4,211.49 is: 6,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,303.68 : 22,953.69 = 4,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,303.68/22,953.69 = 4,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,303.68x = 22,953.69 × 4,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,303.68x = 96,669,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,669,235.90/15,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.73

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