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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.70, 22,744.12 and 6,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.70, 22,744.12 and 6,395.60 is: 9,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.70 : 22,744.12 = 6,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.70/22,744.12 = 6,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.70x = 22,744.12 × 6,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.70x = 145,462,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,462,293.87/15,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.70

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