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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.92, 22,964.92 and 4,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.92, 22,964.92 and 4,215.76 is: 6,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.92 : 22,964.92 = 4,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.92/22,964.92 = 4,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.92x = 22,964.92 × 4,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.92x = 96,814,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,814,591.14/15,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.83

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