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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.58, 22,741.66 and 6,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.58, 22,741.66 and 6,389.54 is: 9,588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.58 : 22,741.66 = 6,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.58/22,741.66 = 6,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.58x = 22,741.66 × 6,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.58x = 145,308,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,308,746.24/15,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.44

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