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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.04, 22,739.41 and 6,392.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.04, 22,739.41 and 6,392.17 is: 9,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.04 : 22,739.41 = 6,392.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.04/22,739.41 = 6,392.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.04x = 22,739.41 × 6,392.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.04x = 145,354,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,354,174.42/15,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.72

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