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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.88, 22,923.16 and 4,188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.88, 22,923.16 and 4,188.90 is: 6,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.88 : 22,923.16 = 4,188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.88/22,923.16 = 4,188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.88x = 22,923.16 × 4,188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.88x = 96,022,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,022,824.92/15,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.21

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