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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.12, 22,753.76 and 9,471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.12, 22,753.76 and 9,471.76 is: 14,207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.12 : 22,753.76 = 9,471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.12/22,753.76 = 9,471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.12x = 22,753.76 × 9,471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.12x = 215,518,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,518,153.82/15,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.69

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