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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.99, 22,754.76 and 9,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.99, 22,754.76 and 9,248.62 is: 13,872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.99 : 22,754.76 = 9,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.99/22,754.76 = 9,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.99x = 22,754.76 × 9,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.99x = 210,450,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,450,128.43/15,169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.79

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