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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.32, 22,708.50 and 9,600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.32, 22,708.50 and 9,600.88 is: 14,377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.32 : 22,708.50 = 9,600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.32/22,708.50 = 9,600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.32x = 22,708.50 × 9,600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.32x = 218,021,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,021,583.48/15,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,377.27

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