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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.49, 22,983.74 and 4,228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.49, 22,983.74 and 4,228.81 is: 6,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.49 : 22,983.74 = 4,228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.49/22,983.74 = 4,228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.49x = 22,983.74 × 4,228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.49x = 97,193,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,193,848.41/15,322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.22

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