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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,304.70, 22,954.41 and 4,208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,304.70, 22,954.41 and 4,208.76 is: 6,312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304.70 : 22,954.41 = 4,208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304.70/22,954.41 = 4,208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304.70x = 22,954.41 × 4,208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304.70x = 96,609,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,609,602.63/15,304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.41

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