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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.83, 22,929.04 and 4,753.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.83, 22,929.04 and 4,753.65 is: 7,131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.83 : 22,929.04 = 4,753.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.83/22,929.04 = 4,753.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.83x = 22,929.04 × 4,753.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.83x = 108,996,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,996,504.47/15,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.49

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