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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.83, 22,991.83 and 4,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.83, 22,991.83 and 4,654.28 is: 6,981.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.83 : 22,991.83 = 4,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.83/22,991.83 = 4,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.83x = 22,991.83 × 4,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.83x = 107,010,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,010,460.38/15,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.45

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