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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.43, 22,977.90 and 4,075.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.43, 22,977.90 and 4,075.83 is: 6,113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.43 : 22,977.90 = 4,075.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.43/22,977.90 = 4,075.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.43x = 22,977.90 × 4,075.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.43x = 93,653,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,653,899.27/15,320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.01

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