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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.84, 22,927.38 and 5,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.84, 22,927.38 and 5,423.98 is: 8,136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.84 : 22,927.38 = 5,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.84/22,927.38 = 5,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.84x = 22,927.38 × 5,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.84x = 124,357,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,357,650.57/15,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.54

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