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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.98, 22,744.53 and 6,395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.98, 22,744.53 and 6,395.88 is: 9,595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.98 : 22,744.53 = 6,395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.98/22,744.53 = 6,395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.98x = 22,744.53 × 6,395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.98x = 145,471,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,471,284.54/15,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.11

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