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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.98, 22,932 and 4,194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.98, 22,932 and 4,194.82 is: 6,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.98 : 22,932 = 4,194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.98/22,932 = 4,194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.98x = 22,932 × 4,194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.98x = 96,195,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,195,612.24/15,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.24

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