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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,273.48, 22,910.92 and 4,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,273.48, 22,910.92 and 4,179.92 is: 6,270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,273.48 : 22,910.92 = 4,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,273.48/22,910.92 = 4,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,273.48x = 22,910.92 × 4,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,273.48x = 95,765,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,765,812.73/15,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.07

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