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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.27, 22,930.91 and 10,091.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.27, 22,930.91 and 10,091.93 is: 15,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.27 : 22,930.91 = 10,091.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.27/22,930.91 = 10,091.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.27x = 22,930.91 × 10,091.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.27x = 231,417,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,417,138.56/15,287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,137.90

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