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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.44, 22,979.86 and 4,228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.44, 22,979.86 and 4,228.64 is: 6,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.44 : 22,979.86 = 4,228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.44/22,979.86 = 4,228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.44x = 22,979.86 × 4,228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.44x = 97,173,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,173,555.19/15,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.91

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