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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.27, 22,929.36 and 4,195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.27, 22,929.36 and 4,195.07 is: 6,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.27 : 22,929.36 = 4,195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.27/22,929.36 = 4,195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.27x = 22,929.36 × 4,195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.27x = 96,190,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,190,270.26/15,287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.18

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