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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.80, 22,798.38 and 6,312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.80, 22,798.38 and 6,312.16 is: 9,468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.80 : 22,798.38 = 6,312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.80/22,798.38 = 6,312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.80x = 22,798.38 × 6,312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.80x = 143,907,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,907,022.30/15,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.94

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