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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.36, 22,702.32 and 9,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.36, 22,702.32 and 9,295.60 is: 13,928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.36 : 22,702.32 = 9,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.36/22,702.32 = 9,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.36x = 22,702.32 × 9,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.36x = 211,031,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,031,685.79/15,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.23

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