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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.04, 22,740.91 and 6,393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.04, 22,740.91 and 6,393.17 is: 9,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.04 : 22,740.91 = 6,393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.04/22,740.91 = 6,393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.04x = 22,740.91 × 6,393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.04x = 145,386,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,386,503.58/15,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,588.22

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