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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.80, 22,823.10 and 6,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.80, 22,823.10 and 6,445.80 is: 9,665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.80 : 22,823.10 = 6,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.80/22,823.10 = 6,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.80x = 22,823.10 × 6,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.80x = 147,113,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,113,137.98/15,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.27

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