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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.84, 22,985.59 and 4,229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.84, 22,985.59 and 4,229.53 is: 6,344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.84 : 22,985.59 = 4,229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.84/22,985.59 = 4,229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.84x = 22,985.59 × 4,229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.84x = 97,218,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,218,242.47/15,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.66

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