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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.57, 22,913.37 and 4,182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.57, 22,913.37 and 4,182.35 is: 6,273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.57 : 22,913.37 = 4,182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.57/22,913.37 = 4,182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.57x = 22,913.37 × 4,182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.57x = 95,831,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,831,618.45/15,275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.52

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