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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.66, 22,675.92 and 6,794.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.66, 22,675.92 and 6,794.86 is: 10,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.66 : 22,675.92 = 6,794.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.66/22,675.92 = 6,794.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.66x = 22,675.92 × 6,794.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.66x = 154,079,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,079,701.77/15,112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.41

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