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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.57, 22,997.15 and 4,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.57, 22,997.15 and 4,237.25 is: 6,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.57 : 22,997.15 = 4,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.57/22,997.15 = 4,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.57x = 22,997.15 × 4,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.57x = 97,444,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,444,553.56/15,330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.23

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