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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.52, 22,771.20 and 9,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.52, 22,771.20 and 9,341.76 is: 13,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.52 : 22,771.20 = 9,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.52/22,771.20 = 9,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.52x = 22,771.20 × 9,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.52x = 212,723,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,723,085.31/15,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.22

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