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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.44, 22,742.24 and 6,394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.44, 22,742.24 and 6,394.38 is: 9,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.44 : 22,742.24 = 6,394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.44/22,742.24 = 6,394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.44x = 22,742.24 × 6,394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.44x = 145,422,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,422,492.64/15,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.87

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