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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.74, 22,786.26 and 6,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.74, 22,786.26 and 6,423.76 is: 9,640.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.74 : 22,786.26 = 6,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.74/22,786.26 = 6,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.74x = 22,786.26 × 6,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.74x = 146,373,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,373,465.54/15,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.78

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