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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.65, 22,568.40 and 6,165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.65, 22,568.40 and 6,165.10 is: 9,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.65 : 22,568.40 = 6,165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.65/22,568.40 = 6,165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.65x = 22,568.40 × 6,165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.65x = 139,136,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,136,471.05/15,045.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.62

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