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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.21, 22,762.65 and 6,164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.21, 22,762.65 and 6,164.09 is: 9,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.21 : 22,762.65 = 6,164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.21/22,762.65 = 6,164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.21x = 22,762.65 × 6,164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.21x = 140,311,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,311,023.24/15,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.12

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