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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.55, 22,951.74 and 9,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.55, 22,951.74 and 9,082.52 is: 13,639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.55 : 22,951.74 = 9,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.55/22,951.74 = 9,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.55x = 22,951.74 × 9,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.55x = 208,459,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,459,637.58/15,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.48

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