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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.06, 22,789.70 and 6,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.06, 22,789.70 and 6,436.13 is: 9,652.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.06 : 22,789.70 = 6,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.06/22,789.70 = 6,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.06x = 22,789.70 × 6,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.06x = 146,677,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,677,325.73/15,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,652.96

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