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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.44, 22,930.97 and 7,883.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.44, 22,930.97 and 7,883.19 is: 11,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.44 : 22,930.97 = 7,883.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.44/22,930.97 = 7,883.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.44x = 22,930.97 × 7,883.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.44x = 180,769,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,769,153.98/15,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.78

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