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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.72, 22,568.70 and 9,206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.72, 22,568.70 and 9,206.56 is: 13,789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.72 : 22,568.70 = 9,206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.72/22,568.70 = 9,206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.72x = 22,568.70 × 9,206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.72x = 207,780,090.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,780,090.67/15,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.75

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