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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.59, 22,989.24 and 4,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.59, 22,989.24 and 4,235.04 is: 6,351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.59 : 22,989.24 = 4,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.59/22,989.24 = 4,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.59x = 22,989.24 × 4,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.59x = 97,360,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,360,350.97/15,328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,351.55

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