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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.28, 22,588.80 and 9,206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.28, 22,588.80 and 9,206.68 is: 13,809.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.28 : 22,588.80 = 9,206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.28/22,588.80 = 9,206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.28x = 22,588.80 × 9,206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.28x = 207,967,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,967,853.18/15,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.03

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