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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.20, 22,733.52 and 6,394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.20, 22,733.52 and 6,394.76 is: 9,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.20 : 22,733.52 = 6,394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.20/22,733.52 = 6,394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.20x = 22,733.52 × 6,394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.20x = 145,375,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,375,404.36/15,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.02

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