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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.64, 22,637.25 and 9,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.64, 22,637.25 and 9,553.20 is: 14,305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.64 : 22,637.25 = 9,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.64/22,637.25 = 9,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.64x = 22,637.25 × 9,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.64x = 216,258,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,258,176.70/15,116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.97

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