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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.07, 22,971.89 and 4,220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.07, 22,971.89 and 4,220.52 is: 6,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.07 : 22,971.89 = 4,220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.07/22,971.89 = 4,220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.07x = 22,971.89 × 4,220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.07x = 96,953,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,953,206.32/15,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.99

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