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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.27, 22,924.91 and 10,087.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.27, 22,924.91 and 10,087.93 is: 15,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.27 : 22,924.91 = 10,087.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.27/22,924.91 = 10,087.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.27x = 22,924.91 × 10,087.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.27x = 231,264,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,264,887.34/15,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.90

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