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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.16, 22,604.16 and 6,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.16, 22,604.16 and 6,297.60 is: 9,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.16 : 22,604.16 = 6,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.16/22,604.16 = 6,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.16x = 22,604.16 × 6,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.16x = 142,351,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,351,958.02/15,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.20

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