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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.52, 22,750.44 and 9,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.52, 22,750.44 and 9,252.24 is: 13,881.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.52 : 22,750.44 = 9,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.52/22,750.44 = 9,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.52x = 22,750.44 × 9,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.52x = 210,492,530.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,492,530.99/15,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.51

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