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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.54, 22,910.73 and 4,888.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.54, 22,910.73 and 4,888.18 is: 7,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.54 : 22,910.73 = 4,888.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.54/22,910.73 = 4,888.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.54x = 22,910.73 × 4,888.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.54x = 111,991,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,991,772.17/15,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.61

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