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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.56, 22,745.34 and 9,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.56, 22,745.34 and 9,309.60 is: 13,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.56 : 22,745.34 = 9,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.56/22,745.34 = 9,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.56x = 22,745.34 × 9,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.56x = 211,750,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,750,017.26/15,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.40

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