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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.59, 22,923.85 and 4,191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.59, 22,923.85 and 4,191.40 is: 6,286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.59 : 22,923.85 = 4,191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.59/22,923.85 = 4,191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.59x = 22,923.85 × 4,191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.59x = 96,082,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,082,933.77/15,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.67

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