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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.24, 22,623.54 and 9,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.24, 22,623.54 and 9,248.20 is: 13,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.24 : 22,623.54 = 9,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.24/22,623.54 = 9,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.24x = 22,623.54 × 9,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.24x = 209,227,022.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,227,022.63/15,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.22

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