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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.64, 22,998.32 and 4,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.64, 22,998.32 and 4,388.64 is: 6,582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.64 : 22,998.32 = 4,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.64/22,998.32 = 4,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.64x = 22,998.32 × 4,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.64x = 100,931,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,931,347.08/15,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.78

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