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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.60, 22,601.40 and 9,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.60, 22,601.40 and 9,845.20 is: 14,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.60 : 22,601.40 = 9,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.60/22,601.40 = 9,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.60x = 22,601.40 × 9,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.60x = 222,515,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,515,303.28/15,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,767.80

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