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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.45, 22,968.78 and 4,219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.45, 22,968.78 and 4,219.74 is: 6,329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.45 : 22,968.78 = 4,219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.45/22,968.78 = 4,219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.45x = 22,968.78 × 4,219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.45x = 96,922,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,922,279.72/15,312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.64

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