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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.30, 22,993.89 and 4,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.30, 22,993.89 and 4,235.96 is: 6,353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.30 : 22,993.89 = 4,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.30/22,993.89 = 4,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.30x = 22,993.89 × 4,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.30x = 97,401,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,401,239.88/15,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,353.93

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