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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.48, 22,794.72 and 5,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.48, 22,794.72 and 5,957.44 is: 8,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.48 : 22,794.72 = 5,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.48/22,794.72 = 5,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.48x = 22,794.72 × 5,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.48x = 135,798,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,798,176.72/15,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.16

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