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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.26, 22,953.36 and 4,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.26, 22,953.36 and 4,208.08 is: 6,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.26 : 22,953.36 = 4,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.26/22,953.36 = 4,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.26x = 22,953.36 × 4,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.26x = 96,589,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,589,575.15/15,304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,311.29

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