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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.13, 22,745.63 and 6,398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.13, 22,745.63 and 6,398.34 is: 9,598.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.13 : 22,745.63 = 6,398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.13/22,745.63 = 6,398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.13x = 22,745.63 × 6,398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.13x = 145,534,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,534,274.25/15,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.54

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