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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.20, 22,844.40 and 6,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.20, 22,844.40 and 6,917.20 is: 10,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.20 : 22,844.40 = 6,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.20/22,844.40 = 6,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.20x = 22,844.40 × 6,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.20x = 158,019,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,019,283.68/15,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.35

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