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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189, 22,783.50 and 4,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189, 22,783.50 and 4,245 is: 6,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189 : 22,783.50 = 4,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189/22,783.50 = 4,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189x = 22,783.50 × 4,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189x = 96,715,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,715,957.50/15,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.50

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