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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.48, 22,912.83 and 4,184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.48, 22,912.83 and 4,184.07 is: 6,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.48 : 22,912.83 = 4,184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.48/22,912.83 = 4,184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.48x = 22,912.83 × 4,184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.48x = 95,868,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,868,884.62/15,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,275.59

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