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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.27, 22,923.32 and 4,188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.27, 22,923.32 and 4,188.11 is: 6,282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.27 : 22,923.32 = 4,188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.27/22,923.32 = 4,188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.27x = 22,923.32 × 4,188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.27x = 96,005,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,005,250.17/15,282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.13

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