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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.84, 22,991.12 and 4,236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.84, 22,991.12 and 4,236.29 is: 6,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.84 : 22,991.12 = 4,236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.84/22,991.12 = 4,236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.84x = 22,991.12 × 4,236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.84x = 97,396,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,396,915.61/15,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,353.42

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