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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.20, 22,761.30 and 9,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.20, 22,761.30 and 9,925.40 is: 14,888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.20 : 22,761.30 = 9,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.20/22,761.30 = 9,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.20x = 22,761.30 × 9,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.20x = 225,915,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,915,007.02/15,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,888.10

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