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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,269.60, 22,904.40 and 6,504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,269.60, 22,904.40 and 6,504.80 is: 9,757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269.60 : 22,904.40 = 6,504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269.60/22,904.40 = 6,504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269.60x = 22,904.40 × 6,504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269.60x = 148,988,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,988,541.12/15,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.20

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