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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.28, 23,007.22 and 4,243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.28, 23,007.22 and 4,243.98 is: 6,366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.28 : 23,007.22 = 4,243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.28/23,007.22 = 4,243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.28x = 23,007.22 × 4,243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.28x = 97,642,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,642,181.54/15,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.33

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