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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.89, 22,737.45 and 6,393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.89, 22,737.45 and 6,393.02 is: 9,586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.89 : 22,737.45 = 6,393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.89/22,737.45 = 6,393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.89x = 22,737.45 × 6,393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.89x = 145,360,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,360,972.60/15,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.63

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