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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.42, 22,699.58 and 9,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.42, 22,699.58 and 9,237.92 is: 13,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.42 : 22,699.58 = 9,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.42/22,699.58 = 9,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.42x = 22,699.58 × 9,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.42x = 209,696,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,696,744.39/15,177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.36

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