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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.11, 22,783.26 and 6,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.11, 22,783.26 and 6,870.14 is: 10,301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.11 : 22,783.26 = 6,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.11/22,783.26 = 6,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.11x = 22,783.26 × 6,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.11x = 156,524,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,524,185.86/15,194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.64

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