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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.44, 22,996.56 and 4,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.44, 22,996.56 and 4,942.24 is: 7,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.44 : 22,996.56 = 4,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.44/22,996.56 = 4,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.44x = 22,996.56 × 4,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.44x = 113,654,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,654,518.69/15,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.13

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