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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.80, 22,924.20 and 6,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.80, 22,924.20 and 6,048.80 is: 9,073.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.80 : 22,924.20 = 6,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.80/22,924.20 = 6,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.80x = 22,924.20 × 6,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.80x = 138,663,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,663,900.96/15,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.20

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