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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.19, 22,965.41 and 4,217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.19, 22,965.41 and 4,217.49 is: 6,326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.19 : 22,965.41 = 4,217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.19/22,965.41 = 4,217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.19x = 22,965.41 × 4,217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.19x = 96,856,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,856,387.02/15,310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.27

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