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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.28, 22,982.96 and 4,229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.28, 22,982.96 and 4,229.64 is: 6,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.28 : 22,982.96 = 4,229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.28/22,982.96 = 4,229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.28x = 22,982.96 × 4,229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.28x = 97,209,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,209,625.79/15,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.33

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