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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.94, 22,785.72 and 6,874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.94, 22,785.72 and 6,874.62 is: 10,308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.94 : 22,785.72 = 6,874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.94/22,785.72 = 6,874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.94x = 22,785.72 × 6,874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.94x = 156,643,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,643,166.43/15,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.90

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