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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.53, 22,977.96 and 4,224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.53, 22,977.96 and 4,224.81 is: 6,336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.53 : 22,977.96 = 4,224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.53/22,977.96 = 4,224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.53x = 22,977.96 × 4,224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.53x = 97,077,515.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,077,515.19/15,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.43

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