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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.47, 22,989.76 and 4,232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.47, 22,989.76 and 4,232.92 is: 6,349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.47 : 22,989.76 = 4,232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.47/22,989.76 = 4,232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.47x = 22,989.76 × 4,232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.47x = 97,313,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,313,678.79/15,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.39

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