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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.44, 22,961.88 and 4,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.44, 22,961.88 and 4,216.62 is: 6,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.44 : 22,961.88 = 4,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.44/22,961.88 = 4,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.44x = 22,961.88 × 4,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.44x = 96,821,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,821,522.45/15,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.89

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