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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.27, 22,963.66 and 4,215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.27, 22,963.66 and 4,215.86 is: 6,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.27 : 22,963.66 = 4,215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.27/22,963.66 = 4,215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.27x = 22,963.66 × 4,215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.27x = 96,811,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,811,575.65/15,308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.14

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