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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.84, 22,473.20 and 9,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.84, 22,473.20 and 9,222.48 is: 13,798.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.84 : 22,473.20 = 9,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.84/22,473.20 = 9,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.84x = 22,473.20 × 9,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.84x = 207,258,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,258,637.54/15,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.99

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