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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.12, 22,997.36 and 4,237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.12, 22,997.36 and 4,237.43 is: 6,355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.12 : 22,997.36 = 4,237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.12/22,997.36 = 4,237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.12x = 22,997.36 × 4,237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.12x = 97,449,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,449,567.01/15,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,355.49

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