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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.24, 22,983.36 and 4,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.24, 22,983.36 and 4,228.56 is: 6,342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.24 : 22,983.36 = 4,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.24/22,983.36 = 4,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.24x = 22,983.36 × 4,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.24x = 97,186,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,186,516.76/15,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.84

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