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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.58, 22,671.60 and 6,792.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.58, 22,671.60 and 6,792.46 is: 10,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.58 : 22,671.60 = 6,792.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.58/22,671.60 = 6,792.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.58x = 22,671.60 × 6,792.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.58x = 153,995,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,995,936.14/15,119.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.20

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