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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.20, 22,509.60 and 9,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.20, 22,509.60 and 9,203.20 is: 13,778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.20 : 22,509.60 = 9,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.20/22,509.60 = 9,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.20x = 22,509.60 × 9,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.20x = 207,160,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,160,350.72/15,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.36

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