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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.44, 22,970.86 and 4,222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.44, 22,970.86 and 4,222.64 is: 6,332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.44 : 22,970.86 = 4,222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.44/22,970.86 = 4,222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.44x = 22,970.86 × 4,222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.44x = 96,997,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,997,672.27/15,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.91

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