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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.80, 22,809.44 and 6,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.80, 22,809.44 and 6,887.68 is: 10,332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.80 : 22,809.44 = 6,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.80/22,809.44 = 6,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.80x = 22,809.44 × 6,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.80x = 157,104,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,104,123.70/15,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.53

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