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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.73, 22,931.63 and 4,194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.73, 22,931.63 and 4,194.57 is: 6,291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.73 : 22,931.63 = 4,194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.73/22,931.63 = 4,194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.73x = 22,931.63 × 4,194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.73x = 96,188,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,188,306.28/15,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.86

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