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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.20, 22,497.60 and 9,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.20, 22,497.60 and 9,195.20 is: 13,766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.20 : 22,497.60 = 9,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.20/22,497.60 = 9,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.20x = 22,497.60 × 9,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.20x = 206,869,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,869,931.52/15,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.37

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