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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.17, 22,747.65 and 6,275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.17, 22,747.65 and 6,275.86 is: 9,415.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.17 : 22,747.65 = 6,275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.17/22,747.65 = 6,275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.17x = 22,747.65 × 6,275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.17x = 142,760,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,760,986.33/15,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.61

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