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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.80, 22,540.80 and 6,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.80, 22,540.80 and 6,257.60 is: 9,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.80 : 22,540.80 = 6,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.80/22,540.80 = 6,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.80x = 22,540.80 × 6,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.80x = 141,051,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,051,310.08/15,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.77

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