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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.73, 22,747.30 and 6,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.73, 22,747.30 and 6,405.80 is: 9,608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.73 : 22,747.30 = 6,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.73/22,747.30 = 6,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.73x = 22,747.30 × 6,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.73x = 145,714,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,714,524.59/15,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.78

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