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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.79, 22,994.45 and 4,236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.79, 22,994.45 and 4,236.23 is: 6,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.79 : 22,994.45 = 4,236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.79/22,994.45 = 4,236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.79x = 22,994.45 × 4,236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.79x = 97,409,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,409,815.23/15,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.28

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