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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.34, 22,984.84 and 4,229.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.34, 22,984.84 and 4,229.03 is: 6,343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.34 : 22,984.84 = 4,229.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.34/22,984.84 = 4,229.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.34x = 22,984.84 × 4,229.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.34x = 97,203,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,203,577.91/15,322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.91

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