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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.81, 22,926.35 and 6,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.81, 22,926.35 and 6,280.84 is: 9,420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.81 : 22,926.35 = 6,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.81/22,926.35 = 6,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.81x = 22,926.35 × 6,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.81x = 143,996,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,996,621.50/15,285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.28

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