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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.38, 22,752.56 and 4,224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.38, 22,752.56 and 4,224.38 is: 6,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.38 : 22,752.56 = 4,224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.38/22,752.56 = 4,224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.38x = 22,752.56 × 4,224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.38x = 96,115,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,115,356.21/15,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.56

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