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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.92, 22,927.90 and 6,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.92, 22,927.90 and 6,398.32 is: 9,600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.92 : 22,927.90 = 6,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.92/22,927.90 = 6,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.92x = 22,927.90 × 6,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.92x = 146,700,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,700,041.13/15,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.21

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