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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.32, 22,665.60 and 9,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.32, 22,665.60 and 9,275.16 is: 13,888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.32 : 22,665.60 = 9,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.32/22,665.60 = 9,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.32x = 22,665.60 × 9,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.32x = 210,227,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,227,066.50/15,136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.92

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