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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.14, 22,996.91 and 4,238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.14, 22,996.91 and 4,238.53 is: 6,357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.14 : 22,996.91 = 4,238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.14/22,996.91 = 4,238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.14x = 22,996.91 × 4,238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.14x = 97,473,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,473,046.05/15,331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.85

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