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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.20, 22,521.48 and 9,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.20, 22,521.48 and 9,175.04 is: 13,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.20 : 22,521.48 = 9,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.20/22,521.48 = 9,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.20x = 22,521.48 × 9,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.20x = 206,635,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,635,479.86/15,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.53

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