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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.15, 22,729.82 and 6,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.15, 22,729.82 and 6,389.28 is: 9,580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.15 : 22,729.82 = 6,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.15/22,729.82 = 6,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.15x = 22,729.82 × 6,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.15x = 145,227,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,227,152.38/15,159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.16

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