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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.08, 22,813.04 and 6,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.08, 22,813.04 and 6,887.60 is: 10,323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.08 : 22,813.04 = 6,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.08/22,813.04 = 6,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.08x = 22,813.04 × 6,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.08x = 157,127,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,127,094.30/15,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.67

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