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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.52, 22,958.03 and 4,212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.52, 22,958.03 and 4,212.10 is: 6,318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.52 : 22,958.03 = 4,212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.52/22,958.03 = 4,212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.52x = 22,958.03 × 4,212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.52x = 96,701,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,701,557.39/15,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,318.50

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