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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.58, 22,752.16 and 6,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.58, 22,752.16 and 6,396.54 is: 9,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.58 : 22,752.16 = 6,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.58/22,752.16 = 6,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.58x = 22,752.16 × 6,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.58x = 145,535,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,535,101.53/15,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.94

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