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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.89, 22,963.37 and 4,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.89, 22,963.37 and 4,214.84 is: 6,321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.89 : 22,963.37 = 4,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.89/22,963.37 = 4,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.89x = 22,963.37 × 4,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.89x = 96,786,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,786,794.52/15,310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,321.43

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