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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.40, 22,963.38 and 4,214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.40, 22,963.38 and 4,214.85 is: 6,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.40 : 22,963.38 = 4,214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.40/22,963.38 = 4,214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.40x = 22,963.38 × 4,214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.40x = 96,787,202.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,787,202.19/15,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.49

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