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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.36, 22,714.32 and 9,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.36, 22,714.32 and 9,303.60 is: 13,940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.36 : 22,714.32 = 9,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.36/22,714.32 = 9,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.36x = 22,714.32 × 9,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.36x = 211,324,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,324,947.55/15,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,940.23

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