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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.60, 22,687.28 and 6,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.60, 22,687.28 and 6,808.80 is: 10,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.60 : 22,687.28 = 6,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.60/22,687.28 = 6,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.60x = 22,687.28 × 6,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.60x = 154,473,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,473,152.06/15,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.60

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