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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.16, 22,599.48 and 9,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.16, 22,599.48 and 9,227 is: 13,820.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.16 : 22,599.48 = 9,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.16/22,599.48 = 9,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.16x = 22,599.48 × 9,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.16x = 208,525,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,525,401.96/15,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.47

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