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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.23, 22,740.35 and 9,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.23, 22,740.35 and 9,157.52 is: 13,736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.23 : 22,740.35 = 9,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.23/22,740.35 = 9,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.23x = 22,740.35 × 9,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.23x = 208,245,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,245,221.00/15,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.28

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