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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.30, 22,787.48 and 4,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.30, 22,787.48 and 4,098.27 is: 6,147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.30 : 22,787.48 = 4,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.30/22,787.48 = 4,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.30x = 22,787.48 × 4,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.30x = 93,389,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,389,254.22/15,191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.55

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