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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.60, 22,527.20 and 6,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.60, 22,527.20 and 6,702.40 is: 10,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.60 : 22,527.20 = 6,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.60/22,527.20 = 6,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.60x = 22,527.20 × 6,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.60x = 150,986,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,986,305.28/15,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.32

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