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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.69, 22,736.61 and 6,390.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.69, 22,736.61 and 6,390.59 is: 9,587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.69 : 22,736.61 = 6,390.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.69/22,736.61 = 6,390.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.69x = 22,736.61 × 6,390.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.69x = 145,300,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,300,238.82/15,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,587.18

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