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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.54, 22,967.42 and 4,217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.54, 22,967.42 and 4,217.98 is: 6,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.54 : 22,967.42 = 4,217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.54/22,967.42 = 4,217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.54x = 22,967.42 × 4,217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.54x = 96,876,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,876,118.21/15,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,327.00

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