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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.62, 22,757.20 and 9,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.62, 22,757.20 and 9,250.25 is: 13,875.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.62 : 22,757.20 = 9,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.62/22,757.20 = 9,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.62x = 22,757.20 × 9,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.62x = 210,509,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,509,652.39/15,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.23

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