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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.62, 22,976.25 and 4,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.62, 22,976.25 and 4,223.33 is: 6,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.62 : 22,976.25 = 4,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.62/22,976.25 = 4,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.62x = 22,976.25 × 4,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.62x = 97,036,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,036,171.03/15,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.35

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