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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.20, 22,959.45 and 4,212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.20, 22,959.45 and 4,212.90 is: 6,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.20 : 22,959.45 = 4,212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.20/22,959.45 = 4,212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.20x = 22,959.45 × 4,212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.20x = 96,725,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,725,866.91/15,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,318.98

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