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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.83, 22,975.06 and 4,223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.83, 22,975.06 and 4,223.43 is: 6,335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.83 : 22,975.06 = 4,223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.83/22,975.06 = 4,223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.83x = 22,975.06 × 4,223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.83x = 97,033,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,033,557.66/15,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.09

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