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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.79, 22,976.76 and 4,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.79, 22,976.76 and 4,223.48 is: 6,335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.79 : 22,976.76 = 4,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.79/22,976.76 = 4,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.79x = 22,976.76 × 4,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.79x = 97,041,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,041,771.44/15,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.65

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