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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.52, 22,928.88 and 4,195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.52, 22,928.88 and 4,195.04 is: 6,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.52 : 22,928.88 = 4,195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.52/22,928.88 = 4,195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.52x = 22,928.88 × 4,195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.52x = 96,187,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,187,568.76/15,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.90

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