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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.08, 22,966.88 and 4,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.08, 22,966.88 and 4,218.16 is: 6,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.08 : 22,966.88 = 4,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.08/22,966.88 = 4,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.08x = 22,966.88 × 4,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.08x = 96,877,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,877,974.54/15,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.07

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