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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.77, 22,985.91 and 4,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.77, 22,985.91 and 4,229.70 is: 6,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.77 : 22,985.91 = 4,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.77/22,985.91 = 4,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.77x = 22,985.91 × 4,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.77x = 97,223,503.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,223,503.53/15,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.79

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