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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.80, 22,689.30 and 6,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.80, 22,689.30 and 6,354.20 is: 9,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.80 : 22,689.30 = 6,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.80/22,689.30 = 6,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.80x = 22,689.30 × 6,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.80x = 144,172,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,172,350.06/15,123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.81

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