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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.80, 22,708.80 and 6,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.80, 22,708.80 and 6,367.20 is: 9,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.80 : 22,708.80 = 6,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.80/22,708.80 = 6,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.80x = 22,708.80 × 6,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.80x = 144,591,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,591,471.36/15,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.31

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