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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.53, 22,923.81 and 4,189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.53, 22,923.81 and 4,189.31 is: 6,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.53 : 22,923.81 = 4,189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.53/22,923.81 = 4,189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.53x = 22,923.81 × 4,189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.53x = 96,034,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,034,946.47/15,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,283.97

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