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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.80, 22,506.80 and 6,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.80, 22,506.80 and 6,240.80 is: 9,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.80 : 22,506.80 = 6,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.80/22,506.80 = 6,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.80x = 22,506.80 × 6,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.80x = 140,460,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,460,437.44/15,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.54

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