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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.60, 22,544.40 and 6,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.60, 22,544.40 and 6,837.60 is: 10,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.60 : 22,544.40 = 6,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.60/22,544.40 = 6,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.60x = 22,544.40 × 6,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.60x = 154,149,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,149,589.44/15,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.40

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