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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.66, 22,678.92 and 6,796.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.66, 22,678.92 and 6,796.86 is: 10,198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.66 : 22,678.92 = 6,796.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.66/22,678.92 = 6,796.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.66x = 22,678.92 × 6,796.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.66x = 154,145,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,145,444.19/15,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.41

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