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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,278, 22,920.84 and 4,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,278, 22,920.84 and 4,334 is: 6,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278 : 22,920.84 = 4,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278/22,920.84 = 4,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278x = 22,920.84 × 4,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278x = 99,338,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,338,920.56/15,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.09

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