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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.20, 22,756.80 and 9,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.20, 22,756.80 and 9,922.40 is: 14,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.20 : 22,756.80 = 9,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.20/22,756.80 = 9,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.20x = 22,756.80 × 9,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.20x = 225,802,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,802,072.32/15,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,883.60

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