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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,840, 85,261.62 and 15,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,840, 85,261.62 and 15,287 is: 22,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,840 : 85,261.62 = 15,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,840/85,261.62 = 15,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,840x = 85,261.62 × 15,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,840x = 1,303,394,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,394,384.94/56,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.94

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