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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.72, 22,558.20 and 9,199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.72, 22,558.20 and 9,199.56 is: 13,779.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.72 : 22,558.20 = 9,199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.72/22,558.20 = 9,199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.72x = 22,558.20 × 9,199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.72x = 207,525,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,525,514.39/15,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.26

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