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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.89, 22,741.95 and 6,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.89, 22,741.95 and 6,396.02 is: 9,591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.89 : 22,741.95 = 6,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.89/22,741.95 = 6,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.89x = 22,741.95 × 6,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.89x = 145,457,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,457,967.04/15,165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,591.13

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