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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.44, 22,970.30 and 4,220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.44, 22,970.30 and 4,220.76 is: 6,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.44 : 22,970.30 = 4,220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.44/22,970.30 = 4,220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.44x = 22,970.30 × 4,220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.44x = 96,952,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,952,123.43/15,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.18

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