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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.30, 22,962.70 and 4,214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.30, 22,962.70 and 4,214.92 is: 6,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.30 : 22,962.70 = 4,214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.30/22,962.70 = 4,214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.30x = 22,962.70 × 4,214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.30x = 96,785,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,785,943.48/15,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.45

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