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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.56, 22,791.94 and 6,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.56, 22,791.94 and 6,437.63 is: 9,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.56 : 22,791.94 = 6,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.56/22,791.94 = 6,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.56x = 22,791.94 × 6,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.56x = 146,726,076.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,726,076.70/15,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,655.22

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