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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.76, 22,603.20 and 9,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.76, 22,603.20 and 9,223.36 is: 13,834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.76 : 22,603.20 = 9,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.76/22,603.20 = 9,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.76x = 22,603.20 × 9,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.76x = 208,477,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,477,450.75/15,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,834.16

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