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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.59, 22,993.74 and 4,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.59, 22,993.74 and 4,238.04 is: 6,356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.59 : 22,993.74 = 4,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.59/22,993.74 = 4,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.59x = 22,993.74 × 4,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.59x = 97,448,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,448,389.87/15,331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.05

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