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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.27, 22,955.00 and 4,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.27, 22,955.00 and 4,209.21 is: 6,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.27 : 22,955.00 = 4,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.27/22,955.00 = 4,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.27x = 22,955.00 × 4,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.27x = 96,622,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,622,394.50/15,305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.02

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