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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.02, 22,965.36 and 4,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.02, 22,965.36 and 4,216.04 is: 6,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.02 : 22,965.36 = 4,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.02/22,965.36 = 4,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.02x = 22,965.36 × 4,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.02x = 96,822,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,822,876.37/15,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.32

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