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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.27, 22,923.41 and 10,086.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.27, 22,923.41 and 10,086.93 is: 15,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.27 : 22,923.41 = 10,086.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.27/22,923.41 = 10,086.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.27x = 22,923.41 × 10,086.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.27x = 231,226,781.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,226,781.60/15,282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,130.40

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