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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.46, 22,931.35 and 4,194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.46, 22,931.35 and 4,194.16 is: 6,291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.46 : 22,931.35 = 4,194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.46/22,931.35 = 4,194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.46x = 22,931.35 × 4,194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.46x = 96,177,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,177,750.92/15,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.28

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