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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.20, 22,539.60 and 9,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.20, 22,539.60 and 9,223.20 is: 13,808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.20 : 22,539.60 = 9,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.20/22,539.60 = 9,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.20x = 22,539.60 × 9,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.20x = 207,887,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,887,238.72/15,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.33

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