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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.46, 22,952.90 and 4,210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.46, 22,952.90 and 4,210.61 is: 6,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.46 : 22,952.90 = 4,210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.46/22,952.90 = 4,210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.46x = 22,952.90 × 4,210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.46x = 96,645,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,645,606.03/15,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,314.87

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