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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.70, 22,742.61 and 6,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.70, 22,742.61 and 6,394.60 is: 9,593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.70 : 22,742.61 = 6,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.70/22,742.61 = 6,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.70x = 22,742.61 × 6,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.70x = 145,429,893.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,429,893.91/15,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.19

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