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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,305.66, 22,954.24 and 4,209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,305.66, 22,954.24 and 4,209.67 is: 6,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,305.66 : 22,954.24 = 4,209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,305.66/22,954.24 = 4,209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,305.66x = 22,954.24 × 4,209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,305.66x = 96,629,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,629,785.78/15,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.34

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