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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.24, 22,794.51 and 6,429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.24, 22,794.51 and 6,429.26 is: 9,649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.24 : 22,794.51 = 6,429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.24/22,794.51 = 6,429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.24x = 22,794.51 × 6,429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.24x = 146,551,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,551,831.36/15,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.03

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