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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.68, 22,793.61 and 4,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.68, 22,793.61 and 4,101.46 is: 6,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.68 : 22,793.61 = 4,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.68/22,793.61 = 4,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.68x = 22,793.61 × 4,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.68x = 93,487,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,487,079.67/15,194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.62

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