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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.83, 22,791.67 and 6,427.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.83, 22,791.67 and 6,427.82 is: 9,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.83 : 22,791.67 = 6,427.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.83/22,791.67 = 6,427.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.83x = 22,791.67 × 6,427.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.83x = 146,500,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,500,771.25/15,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.76

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