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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.01, 22,999.28 and 4,239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.01, 22,999.28 and 4,239.45 is: 6,359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.01 : 22,999.28 = 4,239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.01/22,999.28 = 4,239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.01x = 22,999.28 × 4,239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.01x = 97,504,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,504,308.19/15,333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.11

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