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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.09, 22,926.87 and 4,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.09, 22,926.87 and 4,191.60 is: 6,287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.09 : 22,926.87 = 4,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.09/22,926.87 = 4,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.09x = 22,926.87 × 4,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.09x = 96,100,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,100,268.29/15,285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.19

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