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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.67, 22,986.83 and 4,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.67, 22,986.83 and 4,230.36 is: 6,345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.67 : 22,986.83 = 4,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.67/22,986.83 = 4,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.67x = 22,986.83 × 4,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.67x = 97,242,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,242,582.42/15,323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.91

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