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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.60, 22,601.40 and 6,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.60, 22,601.40 and 6,875.60 is: 10,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.60 : 22,601.40 = 6,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.60/22,601.40 = 6,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.60x = 22,601.40 × 6,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.60x = 155,398,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,398,185.84/15,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.40

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