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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.96, 22,567.05 and 9,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.96, 22,567.05 and 9,199.80 is: 13,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.96 : 22,567.05 = 9,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.96/22,567.05 = 9,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.96x = 22,567.05 × 9,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.96x = 207,612,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,612,346.59/15,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,784.80

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