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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.76, 22,777.84 and 9,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.76, 22,777.84 and 9,362.28 is: 14,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.76 : 22,777.84 = 9,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.76/22,777.84 = 9,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.76x = 22,777.84 × 9,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.76x = 213,252,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,252,515.88/15,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.67

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