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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.13, 22,794.70 and 7,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.13, 22,794.70 and 7,795.59 is: 11,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.13 : 22,794.70 = 7,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.13/22,794.70 = 7,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.13x = 22,794.70 × 7,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.13x = 177,698,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,698,204.24/15,191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.49

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