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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.03, 22,957.85 and 4,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.03, 22,957.85 and 4,211.04 is: 6,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.03 : 22,957.85 = 4,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.03/22,957.85 = 4,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.03x = 22,957.85 × 4,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.03x = 96,676,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,676,424.66/15,307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,315.82

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