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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.30, 22,788.98 and 6,431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.30, 22,788.98 and 6,431.82 is: 9,645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.30 : 22,788.98 = 6,431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.30/22,788.98 = 6,431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.30x = 22,788.98 × 6,431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.30x = 146,574,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,574,617.34/15,196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,645.41

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