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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.94, 22,966.78 and 4,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.94, 22,966.78 and 4,217.16 is: 6,325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.94 : 22,966.78 = 4,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.94/22,966.78 = 4,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.94x = 22,966.78 × 4,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.94x = 96,854,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,854,585.94/15,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.02

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