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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.28, 22,699.68 and 9,211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.28, 22,699.68 and 9,211.76 is: 13,817.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.28 : 22,699.68 = 9,211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.28/22,699.68 = 9,211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.28x = 22,699.68 × 9,211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.28x = 209,104,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,104,004.24/15,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.49

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