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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.24, 22,755.14 and 9,248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.24, 22,755.14 and 9,248.87 is: 13,873.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.24 : 22,755.14 = 9,248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.24/22,755.14 = 9,248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.24x = 22,755.14 × 9,248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.24x = 210,459,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,459,285.45/15,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.17

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