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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.82, 22,923.66 and 4,188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.82, 22,923.66 and 4,188.06 is: 6,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.82 : 22,923.66 = 4,188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.82/22,923.66 = 4,188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.82x = 22,923.66 × 4,188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.82x = 96,005,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,005,663.50/15,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.34

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