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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.02, 22,787.46 and 6,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.02, 22,787.46 and 6,427.44 is: 9,642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.02 : 22,787.46 = 6,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.02/22,787.46 = 6,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.02x = 22,787.46 × 6,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.02x = 146,465,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,465,031.90/15,190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.19

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