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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.20, 22,522.80 and 9,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.20, 22,522.80 and 9,183.20 is: 13,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.20 : 22,522.80 = 9,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.20/22,522.80 = 9,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.20x = 22,522.80 × 9,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.20x = 206,831,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,831,376.96/15,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.80

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