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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.58, 22,743.92 and 6,395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.58, 22,743.92 and 6,395.46 is: 9,594.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.58 : 22,743.92 = 6,395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.58/22,743.92 = 6,395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.58x = 22,743.92 × 6,395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.58x = 145,457,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,457,846.59/15,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.48

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