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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.20, 22,545.60 and 9,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.20, 22,545.60 and 9,227.20 is: 13,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.20 : 22,545.60 = 9,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.20/22,545.60 = 9,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.20x = 22,545.60 × 9,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.20x = 208,032,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,032,760.32/15,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.33

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