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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.52, 22,777.50 and 6,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.52, 22,777.50 and 6,425.96 is: 9,631.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.52 : 22,777.50 = 6,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.52/22,777.50 = 6,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.52x = 22,777.50 × 6,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.52x = 146,367,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,367,303.90/15,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,631.63

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