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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.22, 22,984.17 and 4,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.22, 22,984.17 and 4,231.67 is: 6,346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.22 : 22,984.17 = 4,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.22/22,984.17 = 4,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.22x = 22,984.17 × 4,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.22x = 97,261,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,261,307.74/15,325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,346.49

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