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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.33, 22,794.62 and 6,429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.33, 22,794.62 and 6,429.11 is: 9,644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.33 : 22,794.62 = 6,429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.33/22,794.62 = 6,429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.33x = 22,794.62 × 6,429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.33x = 146,548,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,548,973.27/15,195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.34

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