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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.57, 22,741.79 and 6,395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.57, 22,741.79 and 6,395.78 is: 9,594.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.57 : 22,741.79 = 6,395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.57/22,741.79 = 6,395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.57x = 22,741.79 × 6,395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.57x = 145,451,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,451,339.96/15,159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.69

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