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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.08, 22,969.92 and 4,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.08, 22,969.92 and 4,220.16 is: 6,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.08 : 22,969.92 = 4,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.08/22,969.92 = 4,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.08x = 22,969.92 × 4,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.08x = 96,936,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,936,737.59/15,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.08

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