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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.47, 22,926.74 and 4,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.47, 22,926.74 and 4,191.32 is: 6,286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.47 : 22,926.74 = 4,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.47/22,926.74 = 4,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.47x = 22,926.74 × 4,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.47x = 96,093,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,093,303.90/15,284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.99

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