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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.98, 22,930.50 and 4,193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.98, 22,930.50 and 4,193.82 is: 6,290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.98 : 22,930.50 = 4,193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.98/22,930.50 = 4,193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.98x = 22,930.50 × 4,193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.98x = 96,166,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,166,389.51/15,286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.74

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