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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.29, 22,958.19 and 4,211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.29, 22,958.19 and 4,211.91 is: 6,317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.29 : 22,958.19 = 4,211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.29/22,958.19 = 4,211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.29x = 22,958.19 × 4,211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.29x = 96,697,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,697,830.04/15,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.94

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