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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.80, 22,917.60 and 6,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.80, 22,917.60 and 6,048 is: 9,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.80 : 22,917.60 = 6,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.80/22,917.60 = 6,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.80x = 22,917.60 × 6,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.80x = 138,605,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,605,644.80/15,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.46

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