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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.48, 22,576.32 and 9,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.48, 22,576.32 and 9,210.24 is: 13,795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.48 : 22,576.32 = 9,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.48/22,576.32 = 9,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.48x = 22,576.32 × 9,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.48x = 207,933,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,933,325.52/15,072.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.56

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