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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.60, 22,770.72 and 9,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.60, 22,770.72 and 9,357.12 is: 14,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.60 : 22,770.72 = 9,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.60/22,770.72 = 9,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.60x = 22,770.72 × 9,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.60x = 213,068,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,068,359.53/15,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.71

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