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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.68, 22,500.72 and 9,387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.68, 22,500.72 and 9,387.36 is: 14,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.68 : 22,500.72 = 9,387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.68/22,500.72 = 9,387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.68x = 22,500.72 × 9,387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.68x = 211,222,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,222,358.90/15,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.28

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