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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.20, 22,658.40 and 6,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.20, 22,658.40 and 6,793.20 is: 10,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.20 : 22,658.40 = 6,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.20/22,658.40 = 6,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.20x = 22,658.40 × 6,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.20x = 153,923,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,923,042.88/15,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.37

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