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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.80, 22,627.80 and 6,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.80, 22,627.80 and 6,315.60 is: 9,476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.80 : 22,627.80 = 6,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.80/22,627.80 = 6,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.80x = 22,627.80 × 6,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.80x = 142,908,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,908,133.68/15,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.79

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