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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.44, 22,741.20 and 9,652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.44, 22,741.20 and 9,652.04 is: 14,447.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.44 : 22,741.20 = 9,652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.44/22,741.20 = 9,652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.44x = 22,741.20 × 9,652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.44x = 219,498,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,498,972.05/15,192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.91

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