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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.82, 22,964.01 and 4,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.82, 22,964.01 and 4,215.26 is: 6,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.82 : 22,964.01 = 4,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.82/22,964.01 = 4,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.82x = 22,964.01 × 4,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.82x = 96,799,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,799,157.97/15,308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.10

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