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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.80, 22,753.08 and 9,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.80, 22,753.08 and 9,244.04 is: 13,876.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.80 : 22,753.08 = 9,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.80/22,753.08 = 9,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.80x = 22,753.08 × 9,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.80x = 210,330,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,330,267.88/15,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.04

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