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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.14, 22,977.30 and 4,223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.14, 22,977.30 and 4,223.82 is: 6,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.14 : 22,977.30 = 4,223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.14/22,977.30 = 4,223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.14x = 22,977.30 × 4,223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.14x = 97,051,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,051,979.29/15,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.17

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