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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.71, 22,966.53 and 4,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.71, 22,966.53 and 4,217.58 is: 6,326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.71 : 22,966.53 = 4,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.71/22,966.53 = 4,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.71x = 22,966.53 × 4,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.71x = 96,863,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,863,177.60/15,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.50

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