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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.67, 22,567.87 and 9,120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.67, 22,567.87 and 9,120.56 is: 13,665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.67 : 22,567.87 = 9,120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.67/22,567.87 = 9,120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.67x = 22,567.87 × 9,120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.67x = 205,831,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,831,459.67/15,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.91

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