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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.14, 22,693.88 and 9,240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.14, 22,693.88 and 9,240.25 is: 13,827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.14 : 22,693.88 = 9,240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.14/22,693.88 = 9,240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.14x = 22,693.88 × 9,240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.14x = 209,697,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,697,066.80/15,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.58

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