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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.52, 22,922.94 and 4,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.52, 22,922.94 and 4,187.94 is: 6,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.52 : 22,922.94 = 4,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.52/22,922.94 = 4,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.52x = 22,922.94 × 4,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.52x = 95,999,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,999,897.34/15,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.09

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