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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.11, 22,783.66 and 6,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.11, 22,783.66 and 6,424.10 is: 9,636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.11 : 22,783.66 = 6,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.11/22,783.66 = 6,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.11x = 22,783.66 × 6,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.11x = 146,364,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,364,510.21/15,189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.15

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