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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.20, 22,499.10 and 9,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.20, 22,499.10 and 9,196.20 is: 13,767.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.20 : 22,499.10 = 9,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.20/22,499.10 = 9,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.20x = 22,499.10 × 9,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.20x = 206,906,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,906,223.42/15,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.86

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