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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.98, 22,926 and 4,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.98, 22,926 and 4,190.82 is: 6,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.98 : 22,926 = 4,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.98/22,926 = 4,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.98x = 22,926 × 4,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.98x = 96,078,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,078,739.32/15,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.24

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