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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.28, 22,582.80 and 9,202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.28, 22,582.80 and 9,202.68 is: 13,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.28 : 22,582.80 = 9,202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.28/22,582.80 = 9,202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.28x = 22,582.80 × 9,202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.28x = 207,822,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,822,281.90/15,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.03

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