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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.28, 22,988.95 and 4,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.28, 22,988.95 and 4,233.64 is: 6,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.28 : 22,988.95 = 4,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.28/22,988.95 = 4,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.28x = 22,988.95 × 4,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.28x = 97,326,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,326,938.28/15,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.33

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