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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267, 22,904.34 and 4,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267, 22,904.34 and 4,323 is: 6,485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267 : 22,904.34 = 4,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267/22,904.34 = 4,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267x = 22,904.34 × 4,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267x = 99,015,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,015,461.82/15,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.59

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