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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.67, 22,998.96 and 4,239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.67, 22,998.96 and 4,239.32 is: 6,358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.67 : 22,998.96 = 4,239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.67/22,998.96 = 4,239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.67x = 22,998.96 × 4,239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.67x = 97,499,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,499,836.11/15,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.96

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