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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.44, 22,963.38 and 4,217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.44, 22,963.38 and 4,217.62 is: 6,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.44 : 22,963.38 = 4,217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.44/22,963.38 = 4,217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.44x = 22,963.38 × 4,217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.44x = 96,850,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,850,810.76/15,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.39

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