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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.38, 22,923.72 and 6,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.38, 22,923.72 and 6,048.38 is: 9,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.38 : 22,923.72 = 6,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.38/22,923.72 = 6,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.38x = 22,923.72 × 6,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.38x = 138,651,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,651,254.96/15,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.62

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