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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.60, 22,784.10 and 6,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.60, 22,784.10 and 6,880.60 is: 10,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.60 : 22,784.10 = 6,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.60/22,784.10 = 6,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.60x = 22,784.10 × 6,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.60x = 156,768,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,768,278.46/15,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.01

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