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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.06, 22,792.69 and 6,438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.06, 22,792.69 and 6,438.13 is: 9,655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.06 : 22,792.69 = 6,438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.06/22,792.69 = 6,438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.06x = 22,792.69 × 6,438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.06x = 146,742,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,742,301.27/15,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,655.97

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