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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.92, 22,740.42 and 6,395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.92, 22,740.42 and 6,395.02 is: 9,589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.92 : 22,740.42 = 6,395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.92/22,740.42 = 6,395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.92x = 22,740.42 × 6,395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.92x = 145,425,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,425,440.71/15,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.59

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