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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.36, 22,999.98 and 4,239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.36, 22,999.98 and 4,239.80 is: 6,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.36 : 22,999.98 = 4,239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.36/22,999.98 = 4,239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.36x = 22,999.98 × 4,239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.36x = 97,515,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,515,315.20/15,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.10

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