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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.11, 22,774.72 and 7,799.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.11, 22,774.72 and 7,799.19 is: 11,688.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.11 : 22,774.72 = 7,799.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.11/22,774.72 = 7,799.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.11x = 22,774.72 × 7,799.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.11x = 177,624,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,624,368.48/15,196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,688.81

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