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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.08, 22,744.88 and 6,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.08, 22,744.88 and 6,406.16 is: 9,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.08 : 22,744.88 = 6,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.08/22,744.88 = 6,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.08x = 22,744.88 × 6,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.08x = 145,707,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,707,340.46/15,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.08

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