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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.80, 22,677.30 and 6,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.80, 22,677.30 and 6,348.60 is: 9,526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.80 : 22,677.30 = 6,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.80/22,677.30 = 6,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.80x = 22,677.30 × 6,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.80x = 143,969,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,969,106.78/15,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.30

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