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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.61, 22,964.51 and 4,216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.61, 22,964.51 and 4,216.05 is: 6,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.61 : 22,964.51 = 4,216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.61/22,964.51 = 4,216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.61x = 22,964.51 × 4,216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.61x = 96,819,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,819,532.93/15,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.10

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