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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.36, 22,711.32 and 9,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.36, 22,711.32 and 9,301.60 is: 13,937.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.36 : 22,711.32 = 9,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.36/22,711.32 = 9,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.36x = 22,711.32 × 9,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.36x = 211,251,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,251,614.11/15,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,937.23

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