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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.75, 22,762.82 and 9,352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.75, 22,762.82 and 9,352.26 is: 14,043.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.75 : 22,762.82 = 9,352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.75/22,762.82 = 9,352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.75x = 22,762.82 × 9,352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.75x = 212,883,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,883,834.35/15,158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,043.63

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