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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264, 22,899.84 and 4,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264, 22,899.84 and 4,320 is: 6,481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264 : 22,899.84 = 4,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264/22,899.84 = 4,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264x = 22,899.84 × 4,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264x = 98,927,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,927,308.80/15,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.09

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