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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.87, 22,755.74 and 6,403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.87, 22,755.74 and 6,403.86 is: 9,606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.87 : 22,755.74 = 6,403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.87/22,755.74 = 6,403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.87x = 22,755.74 × 6,403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.87x = 145,724,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,724,541.14/15,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.82

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