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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,306.70, 22,957.40 and 4,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,306.70, 22,957.40 and 4,210.76 is: 6,315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,306.70 : 22,957.40 = 4,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,306.70/22,957.40 = 4,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,306.70x = 22,957.40 × 4,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,306.70x = 96,668,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,668,101.62/15,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,315.41

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