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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.98, 22,924.29 and 4,894.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.98, 22,924.29 and 4,894.38 is: 7,341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.98 : 22,924.29 = 4,894.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.98/22,924.29 = 4,894.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.98x = 22,924.29 × 4,894.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.98x = 112,200,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,200,186.49/15,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.03

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