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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.20, 22,806.48 and 6,876.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.20, 22,806.48 and 6,876.92 is: 10,320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.20 : 22,806.48 = 6,876.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.20/22,806.48 = 6,876.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.20x = 22,806.48 × 6,876.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.20x = 156,838,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,838,338.44/15,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.89

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