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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.84, 22,651.16 and 9,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.84, 22,651.16 and 9,262.24 is: 13,877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.84 : 22,651.16 = 9,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.84/22,651.16 = 9,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.84x = 22,651.16 × 9,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.84x = 209,800,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,800,480.20/15,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.68

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