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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,184.20, 22,779.42 and 6,419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,184.20, 22,779.42 and 6,419.16 is: 9,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184.20 : 22,779.42 = 6,419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184.20/22,779.42 = 6,419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184.20x = 22,779.42 × 6,419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184.20x = 146,224,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,224,741.69/15,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.06

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