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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.02, 22,962.36 and 4,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.02, 22,962.36 and 4,214.04 is: 6,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.02 : 22,962.36 = 4,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.02/22,962.36 = 4,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.02x = 22,962.36 × 4,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.02x = 96,764,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,764,303.53/15,310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.33

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