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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.83, 22,916.56 and 4,184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.83, 22,916.56 and 4,184.51 is: 6,276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.83 : 22,916.56 = 4,184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.83/22,916.56 = 4,184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.83x = 22,916.56 × 4,184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.83x = 95,894,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,894,574.49/15,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.71

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