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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.02, 22,968.36 and 4,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.02, 22,968.36 and 4,218.04 is: 6,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.02 : 22,968.36 = 4,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.02/22,968.36 = 4,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.02x = 22,968.36 × 4,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.02x = 96,881,461.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,881,461.21/15,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.32

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