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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.36, 22,777.26 and 9,343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.36, 22,777.26 and 9,343.36 is: 14,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.36 : 22,777.26 = 9,343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.36/22,777.26 = 9,343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.36x = 22,777.26 × 9,343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.36x = 212,816,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,816,139.99/15,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.80

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