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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.39, 22,962.66 and 4,214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.39, 22,962.66 and 4,214.29 is: 6,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.39 : 22,962.66 = 4,214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.39/22,962.66 = 4,214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.39x = 22,962.66 × 4,214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.39x = 96,771,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,771,308.41/15,310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.63

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