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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.13, 22,744.13 and 6,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.13, 22,744.13 and 6,397.34 is: 9,597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.13 : 22,744.13 = 6,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.13/22,744.13 = 6,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.13x = 22,744.13 × 6,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.13x = 145,501,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,501,932.61/15,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,597.04

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