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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.80, 22,648.44 and 6,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.80, 22,648.44 and 6,327.20 is: 9,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.80 : 22,648.44 = 6,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.80/22,648.44 = 6,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.80x = 22,648.44 × 6,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.80x = 143,301,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,301,209.57/15,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.16

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