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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.60, 22,649.40 and 7,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.60, 22,649.40 and 7,309.20 is: 10,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.60 : 22,649.40 = 7,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.60/22,649.40 = 7,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.60x = 22,649.40 × 7,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.60x = 165,548,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,548,994.48/15,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.75

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