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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.80, 22,549.66 and 9,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.80, 22,549.66 and 9,206.52 is: 13,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.80 : 22,549.66 = 9,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.80/22,549.66 = 9,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.80x = 22,549.66 × 9,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.80x = 207,603,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,603,895.78/15,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.70

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