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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.03, 22,923.06 and 4,188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.03, 22,923.06 and 4,188.81 is: 6,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.03 : 22,923.06 = 4,188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.03/22,923.06 = 4,188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.03x = 22,923.06 × 4,188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.03x = 96,020,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,020,342.96/15,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.22

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