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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.78, 22,988.96 and 4,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.78, 22,988.96 and 4,232.76 is: 6,349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.78 : 22,988.96 = 4,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.78/22,988.96 = 4,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.78x = 22,988.96 × 4,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.78x = 97,306,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,306,790.04/15,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.22

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