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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.80, 22,934.37 and 6,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.80, 22,934.37 and 6,284.30 is: 9,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.80 : 22,934.37 = 6,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.80/22,934.37 = 6,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.80x = 22,934.37 × 6,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.80x = 144,126,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,126,346.72/15,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.63

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