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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,317.19, 22,976.54 and 4,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,317.19, 22,976.54 and 4,223.63 is: 6,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,317.19 : 22,976.54 = 4,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,317.19/22,976.54 = 4,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,317.19x = 22,976.54 × 4,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,317.19x = 97,044,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,044,267.64/15,317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.64

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