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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.12, 22,747.76 and 9,467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.12, 22,747.76 and 9,467.76 is: 14,201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.12 : 22,747.76 = 9,467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.12/22,747.76 = 9,467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.12x = 22,747.76 × 9,467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.12x = 215,370,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,370,332.22/15,165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,201.69

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