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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.48, 22,986.49 and 4,233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.48, 22,986.49 and 4,233.75 is: 6,350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.48 : 22,986.49 = 4,233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.48/22,986.49 = 4,233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.48x = 22,986.49 × 4,233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.48x = 97,319,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,319,052.04/15,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.15

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